Award

Yr 1 to 3 Yr Deal to 31/12/2027 Subscription Renewal of IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) - JISC Framework Used

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has awarded a contract for the subscription renewal of the IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) under the JISC framework agreement. Classified under Education and training services (CPV: 80000000), with additional classification as Library services (CPV: 92511000), the procurement involves a deal spanning from 13 February 2025 to 31 December 2027. The contract, valued at £418,080.32, was awarded on 12 February 2025 to the supplier Content Online AB, and the award notice was published on 10 March 2025. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage. The services will be delivered to BS16 1QY in Bristol, England.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specializing in electronic library subscriptions and educational content services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability and strong service delivery in the education and library services sectors stand to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Yr 1 to 3 Yr Deal to 31/12/2027 Subscription Renewal of IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) - JISC Framework Used

Notice Description

Yr 1 to 3 Yr Deal to 31/12/2027 Subscription Renewal of IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) - JISC Framework Used

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bb7161a-2e6a-4139-9ff6-42e95d42325d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81165d49-7266-4fbf-ad47-95707c3f20a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£418,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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