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Subscription to the Scopus database

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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28 Mar 2022 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, based in Richmond, England, recently completed a procurement process titled "Subscription to the Scopus database." This tender falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £15,200. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below a specified threshold. The contract period spans from 28th January 2022 to 27th January 2023, with the tender period closing on 12th January 2022. The associated award for this tender was announced on 21st January 2022 and published on 28th March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in database subscriptions and related services to engage with an esteemed institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Companies that specialise in educational resources, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. Moreover, as the contract has been awarded to Elsevier B.V., exploring similar offerings or partnerships could open avenues for growth in the academic and training sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription to the Scopus database

Notice Description

Subscription to the Scopus database produced by Elsevier publishers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fc2b09e-bffa-423f-a3a5-10948522981b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dedfdb1-1760-41e6-bd77-03beda04649d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 6-12 months
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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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