Award

Access to Online Databases and Publications

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

02 May 2023 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for "Access to Online Databases and Publications" in the services category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023. The buying organization is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in subscription services to compete for contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation. The awarded contract amount is £2,000,000 GBP. Prenax Limited, a supplier based in Yeovil, is the current contract holder. Businesses interested in providing online database management services and usage analytics tools should consider engaging with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Access to Online Databases and Publications

Notice Description

Online databases and newspapers subscription management service and usage analytics tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec0ac2c-dd95-4c56-a34a-92fa8b3f9fb7
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

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Contact Email
cpg.enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX

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