Award

Subscription Renewal to Scopus to 31/03/2027

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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25 Feb 2025 at 21:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the award stage for the "Subscription Renewal to Scopus to 31/03/2027" tender, falling under the industry category of database systems (CPV code 48610000). This procurement process, which followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with an award on 4th February 2025. The contract period spans from 5th February 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the subscription valued at £58,458.90 GBP. The delivery location for this service is Bristol, with the postal code BS16 1QY.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in database systems and subscription services. Although the tender was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises like supplier Elsevier B.V., which successfully secured the contract, can benefit from sustained revenue over the contract duration. Companies with robust capabilities in managing and renewing large-scale subscription services, particularly in the academic sector, would find such opportunities fitting to their expertise and business expansion plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Renewal to Scopus to 31/03/2027

Notice Description

Subscription Renewal to Scopus - to 31/03/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4abbcebc-6b1c-4d41-88d5-1a39ae88ac50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb82c9d-ae86-45e8-9257-141b61f2a819
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,458 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,458 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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