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PRJ_4876 - Provision of Online Database for Research Funding Opportunities

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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05 Mar 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "PRJ_4876 - Provision of Online Database for Research Funding Opportunities" pertains to the industry category of software package and information systems. The buyer, ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, located at 22 - 26 Whitehall, London, awarded this contract to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Ltd. This direct procurement method was completed as a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement process reached the award stage on 5th February 2025, with the contract's reporting finalised by 5th March 2025. The contract period spans from 25th January 2025 to 24th January 2026, and the service covers multiple regions including the United Kingdom and various international locations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software and information systems, by providing access to a global database of research funding and updates on international research policy and practice. SMEs and VCSEs are suitably positioned to benefit from this procurement, given the specified suitability criteria, creating avenues for growth in the public sector market. By forming successful partnerships through such contracts, businesses can significantly bolster their portfolio and credibility within the research funding domain.

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Notice Title

PRJ_4876 - Provision of Online Database for Research Funding Opportunities

Notice Description

The contract is for the Provision of Online Database for Research Funding Opportunities and provides access to an online database of research funding opportunities and a source of international research policy and practice news.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d91c2ca-99ed-4d0d-89a5-ededbafe29a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055b6f73-ac40-40ad-86f8-cf4b09e9eb2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,609 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,609 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2025 - 24 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Contact Email
ddatprocurements@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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