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RSpace Enterprise - Academic Renewal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Aug 2024 at 09:11

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30 May 2024 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, awarded a contract for the renewal of RSpace Enterprise, an academic subscription service. The contract, valued at £14,454, was awarded to Research Innovations Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Edinburgh, and covers the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025. This procurement follows a competitive quotation process below the threshold and was finalised on 25 April 2024. The contract is classified under CPV code 79980000 (Subscription services), with the main delivery location being CB2 0QH in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription-based digital services and solutions for academic institutions. Companies with experience in providing high-quality, scalable software solutions tailored for academic or research environments would be well-positioned to compete in such procurements. The competitive quotation method, although limited, indicates a collaborative opportunity for SMEs to showcase their expertise and secure contracts that allow for sustained business growth and potential future collaborations with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

RSpace Enterprise - Academic Renewal

Notice Description

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision for a RSpace Enterprise renewal . This procurement has been concluded via a competitive quotation (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d27461c-bbeb-4ca3-8ff8-9860edd9a56d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca54198e-a276-4e28-bec3-5e92ccde34c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£14,454 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,454 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH INNOVATIONS

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