Award

Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

OFCOM

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Award

27 Jan 2025 at 09:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has completed a procurement process for an annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore), classified under CPV code 79980000 (Subscription services). The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action (below threshold), and the contract has been awarded to Content Online AB. The contract, valued at £59,220 GBP, will commence on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2026. Ofcom, located in London (SE1 9HA), published the award on 27th January 2025, following the tender period which concluded on 15th November 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in subscription services, particularly those that provide electronic library solutions. The procurement's direct nature ensures a streamlined process, raising the chance of success for vendors with a proven track record in such services. Although this specific tender is no longer open, businesses similar to Content Online AB, especially SMEs, can position themselves favourably for future opportunities in similar tenders by Ofcom or other public sector buyers within the technology and information services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

Notice Description

Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a058ad50-09ce-4d08-804c-3414c4d3c827
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88814ef7-4aa0-44df-9c7a-37f3f3763301
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£59,220 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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