Award

Elsevier Scopus 2024-2027

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

30 May 2024 at 08:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for ongoing access to Elsevier's Scopus database, with an annual opt-out clause. The procurement stage was completed using a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027. The total contract value is £120,122.23 in GBP, specifically classified under subscription services in the goods category. The procurement process was initiated on December 31, 2023, and the award was granted on May 30, 2024.

This tender from the University of Bristol presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, interested in providing subscription services. Companies suited to compete for this tender should have capabilities in delivering database access services. The location of the contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Bristol. Businesses looking to expand their services in the academic sector should consider this contract due to its long-term nature and potential for recurring revenue through the annual opt-out option.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elsevier Scopus 2024-2027

Notice Description

Ongoing access to Elsevier's Scopus database, with annual opt-out clause.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a01fcfa8-3efb-4053-8ae8-b971d19b175b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93aa3bdc-f718-42bb-a21d-e367bf3faee5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,122 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,122 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-office@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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