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RBGKEW/862 Institutional repository

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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08 Feb 2021 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a partner for the RBGKEW/862 Institutional Repository project, which focuses on database services within the research industry. This procurement process is at the award stage following a direct tender method, which was initiated with a contract value of £41,200. The contract commenced on 1 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2024, with a potential for three additional one-year extensions. The tender period ended on 1 October 2020, and the contract award was published on 8 February 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in database services, particularly those capable of delivering repository systems for research outputs. Companies with expertise in digital services, data management, and repository technologies would be well-positioned to engage with similar procurement processes in the future. The unique needs of Kew’s research outputs may also favour innovative SMEs and larger entities that can efficiently manage and scale these services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/862 Institutional repository

Notice Description

Partner fees for joining Research Repository service offered by the British Library. The repository will hold scientific outputs of our research and provide a publically accessible and downloadable service to Kew's research. Additional information: 1 year contract with up to three extensions of 1 year each. Contract value is for a maximum of 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ce13419-43c4-46a9-9e41-dd47ea606810
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63ef68d-bce2-4b89-8829-5edd424ae343
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

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

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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