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703793451 Provision of Online Standards, Databases and Publications Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 May 2023 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Contract 703793451 for the provision of Online Standards, Databases and Publications to EBSCO International Inc. The contract, valued at £39,000,000, is a three-year contract with an optional fourth year. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, with the tender closing on April 27, 2023. The contract covers a wide range of Ministry of Defence business units in the UK and overseas.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technical publications and subscription services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage as the Ministry of Defence seeks to source online standards, databases, and publications from a subscription agent. Businesses interested in providing these services should consider the contract duration, the contract value, and the specific requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

703793451 Provision of Online Standards, Databases and Publications Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice (CAN) to inform the market that Contract 703793451 Provision of Online Standards, Databases and Publications has been awarded to EBSCO International Inc. The contract was awarded to EBSCO International Inc on the 27th of April 2023. This requirement is for a subscription agent to act on behalf of the MoD to source, negotiate and procure online standards, databases and publications with hard copy facility, for a wide range of MoD business units located across the UK and overseas. Subject to Contract: the Contract value is PS39,000,000 The contract was awarded in accordance with PCR 2015. Subject to Contract: the Contract will be a three (3) year contract plus one (1) optional year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa67f9bd-eee3-4de2-9cbe-aab17670e6f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22121000 - Technical publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2023 - 3 May 2026 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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