Award

1BKY - Service-Electronic Media

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

25 Jun 2021 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking services related to the supply of electronic journals under the title "1BKY - Service-Electronic Media." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on journals. The contract was awarded to Ithaka Harbors T/A Portico & JSTOR after a direct procurement method using a single tender action, as it was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The tender period ended on 24 May 2021, and the contract was active from 25 May 2021 until 1 June 2021. The procurement was completed with a contract value of £53,228.25, located in the North East region of England.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electronic media and publishing services. Businesses that provide digital content, such as academic journals or e-libraries, would be ideally suited to participate in similar future contracts. Engaging in such tenders can foster business growth by expanding market reach within the educational sector, particularly in collaboration with institutions like Newcastle University, which actively invests in electronic resources.

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Notice Title

1BKY - Service-Electronic Media

Notice Description

Supply of ejournals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bccabe8-85b3-4224-b183-aeb0eddd1ad3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63537d4-3338-4ac0-a5a8-0b39ecc7f0f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,228 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,228 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Christopher Rutland
Contact Email
purchasing@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01912082568

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITHAKA HARBORS T/A PORTICO & JSTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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