Award

Subscriptions to E-Journal Packages

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

10 Aug 2018 at 10:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England is seeking subscriptions to e-journal packages in the education sector, specifically under the classification of subscription services (CPV code 79980000). The procurement process for this single tender action, valued at £246,948.44, has been completed, with the contract awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. The contract period commenced on 30th March 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2019. This procurement was initiated on 29th March 2018, with the award notice published on 10th August 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the academic and subscription service sectors to expand their reach. Companies that specialise in providing e-journal packages or similar subscription services, especially those with established relationships in the education sector, would be well-placed to compete. The award to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. highlights the demand within this niche, indicating a market ready for innovative solutions and robust service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscriptions to E-Journal Packages

Notice Description

Subscription to Taylor & Francis e-journal packages until Dec 2018, Nesli2 Deal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80101aa9-618c-4c42-b86b-e92876b754a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0725f811-b1f9-488b-9ee0-189b26a5314c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£246,948 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,948 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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