Award

Citation and Abstrac Database Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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30 Nov 2020 at 16:44

Award

09 Mar 2020 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Citation and Abstract Database Services" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aiming to appoint a sole supplier to deliver a reliable database for approximately 200 users. This tender fell under the category of library software packages (CPV code: 48160000) and was classified as an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2020, while the contract spans from 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2024, with an awarded contract value of £13,509. The delivery addresses for the services include multiple regions, notably the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others.

Opportunities for business growth are apparent, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer library software solutions. Businesses specialising in database management, software development, or information services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. As this contract is currently active with the supplier ProQuest LLC, firms that can provide innovative and effective software solutions could find potential pathways to engage with similar tenders in the future, fostering expansion and collaboration in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Citation and Abstrac Database Services

Notice Description

AHDB are looking to appoint a sole supplier to provide a high quality, reliable and effective Citation and Abstract database that would cater for our needs (which currently up to 200 individuals use).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b103807a-b047-45f9-9fa4-1354fb058048
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e479c58-c020-4f0b-bb77-9f3299ca867f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,509 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,509 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 4-5 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST

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