Tender

Bristol University Press Digital Publishing Platform

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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07 May 2020 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has issued a tender for the development of the Bristol University Press Digital Publishing Platform, aimed at creating a comprehensive platform for digital books, journals, and supplementary materials. This process falls under the services industry category and includes a competitive dialogue procurement method. The tender was published on 7th May 2020, with a closing date for applications set for 1st June 2020. The value of the contract is estimated at £200,000, and the delivery address for the services is located in Bristol, South West England. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2020 and run until 21st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in electronic publishing and digital media. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from the selective procurement method which aims to foster competition in the industry. Businesses that provide desktop publishing services or higher education services may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their portfolio and engage with a prominent academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol University Press Digital Publishing Platform

Notice Description

Bristol University Press (BUP) has a requirement to develop a publisher content platform for the delivery of their digital books and journals, bringing this content together for sale, along with additional items such as blogs, multimedia, and supplementary materials associated with the published articles and chapters. Additional information: Please find all tender documentation and information for interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68c11f0a-4943-4d61-adeb-1fa772880952
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e44e74-2e07-4752-b8a7-f7a42e3cb7ed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

72212312 - Electronic publishing software development services

79553000 - Desktop publishing services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2020 - 21 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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