Tender

THE PROVISION OF AN ONLINE RESEARCH PLATFORM CITATION/ABSTRACT DATABASE PROVIDING ACCESS TO LEADING PEER REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC AND ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking to procure an online research platform providing access to leading peer-reviewed scientific and academic journal articles, conference proceedings, and books. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is classified under the IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support category. The tender, valued at £90,000, will cover services required across England, Scotland, and Wales, supporting HSE’s staff in research, policy, and decision-making. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on March 5, 2025, and the contract period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers with expertise in developing and managing web-based research tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the requirement for tailored and reliable access to bibliographic databases and up-to-date information services. The successful bidder will support HSE’s operational efficiency and digital transformation goals, enhancing their reputation and potentially securing further contracts within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF AN ONLINE RESEARCH PLATFORM CITATION/ABSTRACT DATABASE PROVIDING ACCESS TO LEADING PEER REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC AND ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS

Notice Description

HSE are looking to procure a web-based tool to import information from various bibliographic databases for scientific and academic research for HSE staff to access. This information will be required to be up to date, specific and trustworthy for instant download on a 24/7 basis with the ability to set up personal profiles and alerts to ensure that staff are promptly informed of any changes. The service required is to support research, policy and decision making across the HSE organisation. HSE supports the government's "Digital by Default" agenda. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f087221-c04c-4f4c-a69b-bd6a41453f95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db5ff77-7b22-4c12-b203-dfe9016df780
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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