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Elsevier Scopus renewal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Aug 2020 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Elsevier Scopus renewal" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, covering the industry category of software packages and information systems. The contract, valued at £103,846.24, is part of a single source action to purchase services from The Involve Foundation for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This contract period spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2024, with the award notice published on 17th August 2020. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action due to technical reasons as per Regulation 32, 2, b, ii.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software and information systems, particularly those who can deliver public dialogue projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement process allows for their participation. Companies that specialise in innovative software solutions or data management services would greatly benefit from engaging in this contract, given its focus on enhancing public dialogue and research capabilities for UKRI.

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Notice Title

Elsevier Scopus renewal

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This contract is for the purchase of Sciencewise - Delivering Public Dialogue Projects from The Involve Foundation from April 2020 to March 2021 for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The sourcing of this requirement was undertaken using a Single Source Action. Regulation 32, 2, b, ii, Competition is absent for technical reasons was used as the justification for this single source - UKRI Head of Commercial has approved to proceed with the SSA under the above regulation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a8a54a7-29fe-4271-a7d2-93d5affc701d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fbc74f-363e-4ccb-b139-b71162e898ca
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,846 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,846 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Ella Clarke
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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