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Ebsco Discovery Service Subscription

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Oct 2021 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ebsco Discovery Service Subscription" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the services industry category, specifically in the area of subscription services, with a total value of £34,826. The tender period concluded on 31st July 2021, while the contract commenced on 1st August 2021 and will continue until 31st July 2023. This was an open tender process, resulting in the award to Cambridge Information Ltd on 20th July 2021, with the award notice published on 25th October 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing subscription services, particularly smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability indicated for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies offering similar subscription-based services or innovative solutions in information management would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts in future procurement rounds, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Cambridge Information Ltd.

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Notice Title

Ebsco Discovery Service Subscription

Notice Description

Ebsco Discovery Subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-348d2e4c-1812-4c57-95f2-d45099c3bb5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c25987e-6b2d-445c-9ce9-7562e045189c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£34,826 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,826 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

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