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RBGKEW1399-Scopus Bibliographic Database 2025

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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31 Mar 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has completed the procurement process for the Scopus Bibliographic Database 2025, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000). Located in Richmond, England, this procurement was carried out using a direct single tender action method below the threshold. The contract period spans from 9 January 2025 to 8 January 2026. The tender was awarded to Elsevier B.V. with an agreed contract value of £17,570.07 GBP. Key dates associated with this procurement include the end of the tender period on 8 January 2025 and the award date on the same day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of providing extensive bibliographic and citation databases. Companies that can offer reliable data, metrics, and analytical tools to support scientific research would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises stand to gain from such procurement activities due to their suitability criteria. This contract can facilitate growth by providing access to prestigious clients such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1399-Scopus Bibliographic Database 2025

Notice Description

Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature - scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. It provides Kew staff with the facility to quickly find relevant and authoritative research, identify experts and provides them with access to reliable data,metrics and analytical tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6573a9e7-21cc-4aa3-86d3-2c16f5c17c2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1c9af89-acab-4293-b2ee-c86b40c9589f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,570 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2025 - 8 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
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

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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