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Complete Freedom Collection

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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24 Nov 2023 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has awarded a contract for the "Complete Freedom Collection" procurement, involving subscription services in the science sector. The contract, valued at £18,700.65 GBP, was awarded to Elsevier Limited. The procurement method was direct, with a single tender action conducted below the threshold. The tender period ended on 13th November 2023, and the contract period is set from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying subscription services in the science sector. Companies offering large-scale journal services may find this contract particularly suited for their capabilities. The buying organisation, the Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, United Kingdom, managed this procurement process, leading to the award to Elsevier Limited. Business entities looking to engage in direct procurement actions below the threshold may consider exploring similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Complete Freedom Collection

Notice Description

Science Direct - complete freedom collection via EPOQUENet

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0035aeea-e5a3-4383-9af8-b7a8a9b0b1a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558bb4db-4414-4583-a646-cef41a5cb737
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Category Manager
Contact Email
corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000200015

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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