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Library Services - Cambridge Information Ltd.

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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05 Apr 2023 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for Library Services to Cambridge Information Ltd. The procurement process was completed, with the contract valued at £56,212.97 in GBP. The procurement method used was a direct procurement with a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 9th February 2023, and the contract period is from 10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024. The services fall under the main procurement category of 'Library management services'.

This tender for Library Services by the Department for Work and Pensions presents an opportunity for businesses providing online database and journal subscriptions. Companies well-suited for this opportunity are those specializing in library management services and content providers for academic research and professional literature. The contract is suitable for SMEs, aiming to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Services - Cambridge Information Ltd.

Notice Description

DWP Library requires subscriptions to a range of premium online databases and journals. The content we require primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature. The content is used by staff in the Analytical Community and Policy Group, and professional groups such as Work Psychologists and qualified Medical Doctors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81038556-b994-4041-b32a-acba5788ea68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3abb10f9-8e6b-40bd-a601-b64d05f47efa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,212 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,212 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2023 - 9 Feb 2024 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

Further Information

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