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British Standards Online (BSOL) 2023-2026

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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30 May 2023 at 14:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the provision of ongoing access to the British Standards Online (BSOL) database. The contract, titled "British Standards Online (BSOL) 2023-2026", falls under the goods category with a value of £21,686. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st June 2023 and ends on 31st May 2024. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the tender closing on 31st May 2023.

This tender opportunity, initiated by the University of Bristol, provides a chance for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to compete for supplying subscription services. Businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this opportunity particularly relevant. With the contract awarded to JISC COMMERCIAL LIMITED, this procurement process showcases potential for growth in providing subscription services within the goods category, facilitating business development and collaboration between the University of Bristol and successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Standards Online (BSOL) 2023-2026

Notice Description

Ongoing access to the complete British Standards Online (BSOL) database, via the new BSI Knowledge platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78cbed17-7cfb-4ae1-941e-5db341fd80c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b473ec9e-8cdc-405e-92c9-04cec5967ad9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£21,686 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,057 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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