E60PI-23AGNT-C - Ongoing Qualification to RFSA Subscription Agent Services
AI Summary
The Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) is seeking Subscription Agent Services. This procurement involves acquiring subscriptions to publications of all types, including print and electronic formats. The selected Subscription Agent will be responsible for the delivery and management of these subscriptions. Furthermore, the service provider must offer access to an Electronic Resource Management Platform, indicating a need for compatibility and integration with existing systems.
Detailed information regarding the scope of work, limitations of the Subscription Agent's authority, and specific requirements are outlined in Annex A (Statement of Work) and Annex C (Supply Arrangement Information and Contracting Instructions). Suppliers are advised to carefully review these documents for comprehensive understanding of the procurement needs.
This tender represents an ongoing opportunity for new suppliers to qualify for providing Subscription Agent Services. Existing qualified suppliers are not required to reapply. The expected contract start date is December 8, 2023. The procurement falls under the GD (Goods and Services) category with regions of delivery limited to Canada. Selection criteria will utilize a combination of methods. The UNSPSC code for this procurement is 81111900, classifying it within the Information retrieval systems industry.
Description
Canada has a requirement for the services of a firm (“Subscription Agent”) to act on their behalf for (1) the acquisition of subscriptions to publications of all types and in all media, including but not limited to traditional print material that may be added to the physical holdings of a library, as well as electronic content hosted remotely by a publisher, (2) the delivery, management, and related support of said subscriptions and (3) access to the Electronic Resource Management Platform. The scope of the Work to be performed and the limitations of the authority of the Subscription Agent are further defined at Annex A, Statement of Work, and Annex C, Supply Arrangement Information and Contracting Instructions.
Interested suppliers can access the solicitation at the following link: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/18746406
UNSPSC code: 81111900 Information retrieval systems
Solicitation Number: WS3740006143
Expected Contract Start Date: 2023-12-08
Procurement Category: GD
Regions Of Delivery: Canada
Selection criteria: Variations or combinations of the above methods