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Scopus Bibliographic Database 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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06 Feb 2023 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew recently awarded a contract for "Scopus Bibliographic Database 2023" in the Journals category. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action below threshold. The contract value is £19,123.88, and the contract period is from January 9, 2023, to January 8, 2024. The procurement was suited for SMEs, and the buyer's contact email is procurement@kew.org. The contract was awarded to Elsevier on January 5, 2023, with a delivery address in TW93AE, England.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in subscription services or library services to compete. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is the buying organisation located in Richmond, England. The contract period offers a year-long opportunity for the selected supplier to provide the Scopus Bibliographic Database service to Kew staff. The contract's completion status is marked as complete, emphasizing the opportunity for successful completion and business growth within this specific industry category.

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Notice Title

Scopus Bibliographic Database 2023

Notice Description

Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature - scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. It provides Kew staff with the facility to quickly find relevant and authoritative research, identify experts and provides them with access to reliable data, metrics and analytical tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fce6404-0073-4bba-afb1-6b7cfa7419ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b4e81e-8c4b-4d50-a6aa-f3c1ef695ea0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

79980000 - Subscription services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,123 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,123 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2024 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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 3AE
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

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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