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22 Oct 2021 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Renewal of Licences to view Newspaper Content" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, primarily focusing on the IT software package industry. This process, which utilised a direct procurement method labelled as a single tender action below the threshold, is now complete. The contract was for a total value of £29,904 and took place in the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022, following a tender period that ended on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in developing and providing software solutions and digital content services. Companies that offer innovative IT solutions related to content management and licensing, especially those with capabilities for providing searchable newspaper archives, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Given the direct procurement approach taken by the Crown Commercial Service, firms that can demonstrate previous successful experience in delivering similar services will likely have an advantage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Renewal of Licences to view Newspaper Content

Notice Description

The Authority requires a service that will give them unrestricted access to searchable newspaper cuttings through a web platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83dc4196-db58-4794-9f87-2e028c403078
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1de90b-225c-4f1e-95a7-a8d63ed83cff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,904 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,904 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Newspaper Licensing Agency Ltd

Further Information

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