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Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

OFCOM

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10 Apr 2024 at 07:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Ofcom, a contracting authority based in London, England. The title of the contract was "Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)" falling under the services category. The procurement method used was a direct procurement with a total value of £57,025 in GBP. The tender period ended on 16th January 2024, and the contract period spans from 27th March 2024 to 26th March 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies providing subscription services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer digital library services could compete for this contract. Content Online AB, a supplier from Sweden, successfully won the contract with Ofcom. Businesses interested in providing subscription services in the digital library sector could find this tender beneficial for expanding their operations and entering new markets.

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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-a7fda7c7-4197-4984-964b-7cee7ab80b27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24925e30-b41b-4597-a76b-90cc5dda4b01
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
£57,025 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2024 - 26 Mar 2025 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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