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Ovid Databases & Journals

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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18 Mar 2025 at 14:01

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18 Mar 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has successfully completed the procurement process for "Ovid Databases & Journals," falling under the database software package industry category. The tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract granted to Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Limited. The contract period commences on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027. The procurement took place in London, with key dates including the award date of 14th March 2025, and the closing of the tender period on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in database software and library services. As it provides a substantial contract value of £164,493, businesses have the prospect of solid financial returns and partnership enhancements by delivering high-quality bibliographic databases to support subject-specific evidence gathering. Companies that are equipped to handle extensive data subscriptions and possess robust knowledge services will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Although this specific tender did not list suitability preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, expertise and reliable service within the field remain critical for potential success.

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Notice Title

Ovid Databases & Journals

Notice Description

Ovid database subscription: Knowledge and Library services subscribe to a number of bibliographic databases that are used to find the subject-specific evidence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-815b1519-eed0-4389-8216-a290697f5a95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be96eaf3-dd2e-4352-b58f-3211cbdcb20a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,493 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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