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Subscription Renewal to Wiley R & P Open Access

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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10 Oct 2024 at 15:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England in Bristol has completed a procurement process in the category of library software, specifically for the renewal of a subscription to Wiley R & P Open Access for 2025. The contract, identified by the title "Subscription Renewal to Wiley R & P Open Access," falls under the services industry and was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 19th September 2024, with the contract coming into effect on 20th September 2024 and set to end on 31st December 2025. The total contract value is £151,328.92 GBP, and the award was made public on 10th October 2024. The buying organisation is based at Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, with the postal code BS161QY.

This recently awarded tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract is designated suitable for such businesses. Firms specialising in library software solutions and those with experience in servicing similar contracts under framework agreements stand to benefit most. The contract's substantial monetary value indicates a considerable demand, ideal for businesses aiming to secure sustained revenue streams and establish or expand their presence within the academic sector. PRENAX LIMITED, the awarded supplier, underscores the potential for successfully securing such contracts, proving that SMEs are well-positioned to compete and excel in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Renewal to Wiley R & P Open Access

Notice Description

Subscription Renewal to Wiley R & P Open Access (2025) - HE Cont - LIB4054 SU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-381a8fb3-52f5-4dfe-9fd6-a30d05597021
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9699caaa-c079-4fea-9a6f-f30ff6b4bc26
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,328 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,328 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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