Digital Services for Finnish Newspapers and Magazines

This procurement opportunity involves acquiring a digital service for Finnish newspapers and magazines. The service will include a selection of publications and a user interface for accessing, browsing, searching, and reading these materials, along with related support services. This upcoming procurement is part of FinELib's material acquisition efforts. Contracting entities, such as universities and research institutions, will order titles based on their specific needs. The details of the procurement are further described in the attached documents, particularly in Appendix 1, which outlines the procurement subject. One (1) service provider will be selected through this competition to manage the overall digital service for Finnish newspapers and magazines. The contract period is two (2) years, with the option for the contracting entity to extend the contract for an additional two (2) years under the terms of the agreement. The estimated value of the procurement is between 400,000 and 600,000 euros (excluding VAT), including the option period. The maximum value of the procurement is 600,000 euros (excluding VAT). These figures are based on estimates provided by the participating contracting entities regarding the use of the framework agreement. The maximum value of the framework agreement is calculated for a four-year period. Determining the total anticipated value of the procurement is complicated by the lack of precise information about the collection of magazines and newspapers that will be offered during the contract period.