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RBGKEW/917 SpringerCompact Journals Agreement

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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25 Feb 2021 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is primarily managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for the title "RBGKEW/917 SpringerCompact Journals Agreement". This tender falls under the services industry category with a focus on subscription services. The contract was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2021 and will continue until 31st December 2021. This process is complete, with the award date noted as 31st December 2020, and the official notice of the contract was published on 25th February 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the subscription services domain, particularly organisations capable of managing periodical purchases of scholarly journals. Suppliers with expertise in educational and academic resources could thrive in this environment. It may be especially beneficial for larger companies with established relationships within the academic sector, as the successful supplier, Jisc Services Limited, demonstrates. Engaging in such tenders could significantly enhance their market presence and secure long-term contracts within public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/917 SpringerCompact Journals Agreement

Notice Description

Periodical purchase of SpringerCompact Journals via Jisc. PO534686.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5748a2ce-2a87-4140-9cbf-cdd08cce8046
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bdc40b2-2cfc-4d07-affe-c5e97242a76f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£54,104 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,104 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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