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DDaT24527 - Company of Biologists Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Dec 2024 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Company of Biologists Subscription. The contract, valued at £10,879, pertains to the software package and information systems industry and is classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement was conducted via a limited method involving a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold). The contract period starts on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st December 2026. The delivery address is located in Cambridge (CB2 0QH), and the supplier selected for this contract is The Company of Biologists Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software packages and information systems, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to grow through competitive quotations for government contracts. By participating in such tenders, companies can enhance their portfolios and gain experience in providing specialised subscriptions to prominent organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses with expertise in information systems and software packages, and those aiming to expand their market presence, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

DDaT24527 - Company of Biologists Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Company of Biologists Subscription. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97163141-888c-427e-b1a1-b20168684888
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c141d6-16f8-492b-88d5-c87f064a8a5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,879 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,879 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS

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