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RBGKEW/915 Science Direct subscription

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Summary of the contracting process

The ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is engaged in a public procurement process for a subscription to the Science Direct journal, classified under subscription services. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £21,755.32, created through a single tender action below the relevant financial threshold. The contract period commences on 1st January 2021 and concludes on 31st December 2021. This procurement was initiated with a tender period ending on 31st December 2020, indicating a clear timeline for interested parties to respond before the deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large-scale suppliers in the publishing services industry, particularly those specialising in academic and professional periodicals. Businesses that can meet the specific requirements for journal subscriptions and related services would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, this contract could be of interest to organisations aiming to establish or enhance their portfolio in the subscription services market, thus facilitating growth and collaboration with significant institutions like the ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/915 Science Direct subscription

Notice Description

Periodicals purchase via Science Direct. PO534154.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19dc5852-1ec5-459b-bbf9-cbc91716360c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72e1bb9a-f95b-4657-96a1-186fdd9704b6
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
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
£21,755 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 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 3AB
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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