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Provision of Information and Library Services

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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31 Jul 2020 at 23:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Information and Library Services" within the data services sector. This procurement process, which follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Idox Software Ltd. The contract period runs from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2023, with a contract value of approximately £724,440. The services will be provided to both the Commissioner and the Greater London Authority (GLA), covering locations throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in information services, library services, and data analytics. Enterprises offering services such as literature searching, policy bulletin production, and research database access are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in training for information literacy and contract management will find valuable prospects for growth by engaging with large public sector clients like the GLA and the London Fire Commissioner.

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Notice Title

Provision of Information and Library Services

Notice Description

The London Fire Commissioner requires an information service covering the following areas of activity: 1. Provision of an enquiry service (covering a range of activities from profiling to literature searching). 2. Production of alerting bulletins, highlighting new policy announcements, reports, official statistics, publications and research articles across a range of policy subject areas. 3. Supply of a daily information bulletin covering all policy areas relevant to the GLA. 4. Access to full text books, journals and newspapers. 5. Access to social / urban affairs database to enable GLA users, other public sector staff and paying subscribers to carry out their own searches for research articles. 6. Training to strengthen information literacy. 7. Promotion and marketing. 8. Contract management. 9. Hosting and server support. The Commissioner will be entering into a Shared Services agreement with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to provide information services to their staff. The Contractor shall provide services to both the Commissioner and the GLA. The Commissioner shall be acting as contract manager on behalf of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16d2ed0c-7910-4710-85a6-f979b11638ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

73110000 - Research services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79315000 - Social research services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£724,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£724,440 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Catherine Bray
Contact Email
catherine.bray@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2085551200

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

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