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Call-off EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals for CATE/CBAL/CHSS to 31/07/2025

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE), located at Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, has completed the contracting process for the call-off of the EBSCO Database subscription renewals for CATE/CBAL/CHSS, effective until 31 July 2025. This procurement belongs to the database services industry category, with the classification covering library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The contract, valued at £355,600 GBP, was awarded to Ebsco Information Services. The selective procurement method was used, specifying a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 22 July 2024, with the contract running from 23 July 2024 to 31 July 2025. Key dates include the award status update on 22 July 2024 and publication date on 20 August 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in databases, library services, and educational and research support. Large-scale companies, similar to Ebsco Information Services, who can offer extensive catalogue and subscription services, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Establishing a partnership with a prominent educational institution like UWE can enhance reputation and potentially lead to more collaborations in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Call-off EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals for CATE/CBAL/CHSS to 31/07/2025

Notice Description

Framework Ref: LIB4044 SU Call-off EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals for CATE/CBAL/CHSS to 31/07/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656b428d-1444-4530-9dde-e40f5b50e7d0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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