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Perpetual access - Jisc 5 Collections

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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01 Jul 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Perpetual access - Jisc 5 Collections" contract was conducted by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Database services", with an additional focus on "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services". This selective tender, arranged via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 1st May 2025. The contract was valued at £69,872 and the main procurement category is services, with the award published on 1st July 2025. The delivery location was designated with the postal code BS16 1QY, and the contract period was scheduled from 2nd to 3rd May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in database services or related cultural services. The emphasis on database services suggests that companies with expertise in digital information management, infrastructure development, or library and archive services would be well-suited to compete. The University of the West of England's procurement approach, utilising a framework agreement, indicates potential for existing framework participants to leverage established relationships. Firms with a strategic focus on UK-based educational institutions and framework agreements may find additional growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Perpetual access - Jisc 5 Collections

Notice Description

Perpetual access - Jisc 5 Collections

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8923176b-2671-4a90-a6ca-6ebde5f2a6fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63260921-2faf-4fa6-923a-c160647d2a73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,872 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,872 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 3 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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