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Subscription Renewal to JSTOR Archive Licence Agreement - Year 1 of 2 year deal to 31/07/2025

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:08

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20 Aug 2024 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the "Subscription Renewal to JSTOR Archive Licence Agreement - Year 1 of 2 year deal to 31/07/2025". This tender, classified under Higher education services (CPV code 80300000), involved a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract was awarded to Ithaka Harbours Inc and covers the period from 31st July 2024 to 31st July 2025. The contract value amounts to £24,323.45, and the procurement process is at the award update stage, with the award notice published on 20th August 2024. The services are to be delivered to the University's address in Bristol, England (postal code BS16 1QY).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in higher education services. Businesses involved in digital archives, online resources, and higher education content provision would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Given the tender's selective procurement process from a framework agreement, it allows pre-qualified suppliers, like SMEs, to further solidify their relationship with major educational institutions, providing prospects for long-term growth and future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Subscription Renewal to JSTOR Archive Licence Agreement - Year 1 of 2 year deal to 31/07/2025

Notice Description

Framework ref: LIB4044 SU Subscription Renewal to JSTOR Archive Licence Agreement - Year 1 of 2 year deal to 31/07/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-531e21f7-6630-4214-840a-d30c70a57b67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364e41b9-2af4-4505-8328-e7004f2c3fe0
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,323 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,323 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
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

ITHAKA HARBOURS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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