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Science Direct Subscription

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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26 Nov 2021 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Science Direct Subscription" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focused on subscription services within the scientific and medical publishing industry. The process, which resulted in a contract valued at £270,000, was awarded on 24th November 2021, following the conclusion of the tender period on 19th November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and will run for one year until 30th November 2022, covering delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services for academic resources, particularly those that can provide comprehensive access to scientific and medical publications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on their inclusion within the procurement process. Businesses with experience in technological solutions for academic and professional use are likely to find a competitive advantage in this tender.

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Notice Title

Science Direct Subscription

Notice Description

ScienceDirect is a website which provides access to a large bibliographic database of scientific and medical publications of the Dutch publisher Elsevier. It hosts over 18 million pieces of content from more than 4,000 academic journals and 30,000 e-books of this publisher. Year 3 of 3 year contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f90c73d-df26-4735-a321-2cde9ee74bd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6b66d23-391d-41c7-b4ac-d6a3d22cec30
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4QS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

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