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RBGKEW/922 Nature Site Licence 2021

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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30 Mar 2021 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which is located in Richmond, England. The tender titled "RBGKEW/922 Nature Site Licence 2021" falls under the industry category of periodicals and has a contract value of £13,374. The process, classified as a direct procurement method, was conducted through a single tender action due to the unique nature of the services offered. The award for the contract to Jisc Services Ltd was published on 30th March 2021, with the contract period spanning from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in subscription services for academic or professional publications. Companies that can demonstrate unique or specialised skills in providing periodical content are particularly well-suited to compete in this marketplace. The specific nature of this procurement, being a single tender action, highlights that potential vendors should have exclusive competencies or offerings in order to be successful.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/922 Nature Site Licence 2021

Notice Description

Subscription to Nature (site licence). PO535789. Single Tender Action on the grounds that: The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26fe6f00-280a-4f92-bf7c-59527514bde7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9cba9a-8df8-4404-9656-9f3ed2f37936
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22212000 - Periodicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,374 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,374 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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