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Library Services - EBSCO

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 Apr 2023 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for library services to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £236,330, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs).

This contract opportunity for library services provided by the Department for Work and Pensions offers business growth potential to companies operating in the field of library management services. Businesses involved in providing published academic research, papers from various sources, and professional periodicals could find this tender of interest. The contract period spans from April 2023 to March 2025, providing a medium-term opportunity for suitable businesses to fulfill the department's content needs and contribute to their activities.

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Notice Title

Library Services - EBSCO

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a requirement for library services to cover various needs of the business. The content the department uses primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94395ce2-d899-43b7-b9c3-027616b00a1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa6d8665-ee6c-40c7-95fa-4160a11c77a5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£236,330 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,330 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
quarryhouse.servicedeliverycommercialsteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

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