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MAP - metered access pricing - tokens

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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03 Feb 2022 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office is seeking solutions related to subscription services under the tender titled "MAP - metered access pricing - tokens." This procurement process took place for a contract valued at £16,750, focused on providing database access to journals from the American Chemical Society. The contract period started on 9 July 2021 and concluded on 30 June 2022. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, which indicates the process followed an expedited route due to being below threshold. The award was officially published on 3 February 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the subscription services industry, particularly those with expertise in providing access to academic and research databases. Companies that can effectively manage or significantly contribute to journal subscriptions, especially in the chemical and related technology sectors, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. Leveraging this knowledge could facilitate growth as the demand for specialised subscription services continues to evolve.

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Notice Title

MAP - metered access pricing - tokens

Notice Description

IPO have purchased database access to journals from American Chemical Society (ACS) for the purposes of searching patent applications in the chemical (and related) technology areas. Total Award Value is $21,000.00 US, the award value is approximated to ensure publication of award on time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-046e99f2-af0f-43b6-af05-3a4a8a43e223
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad1119-de5e-4a14-8d0c-94696e0f9f90
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
£16,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

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