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European Newsstream Knowledge Resources Project 2025

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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28 Jan 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for the "European Newsstream Knowledge Resources Project 2025," focusing on software support services. This call-off from a framework agreement, categorized under CPV code 72261000, is valued at £26,601.95 GBP. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2025 and conclude on 31st January 2026. Spanning multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, it is part of the services procurement category. The procurement method used is selective, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs specialising in digital content access provision and software support. Businesses capable of delivering online journal access solutions to a diverse geographical area will find this project particularly fitting. By securing such contracts, SMEs can enhance their market presence and establish valuable partnerships with government bodies, fostering business growth and sector innovation.

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Notice Title

European Newsstream Knowledge Resources Project 2025

Notice Description

To provide access to European Newsstream online journals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0adb6d9d-45ca-412d-b4d2-473f9823b6a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,601 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,805 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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