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Online Journals

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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12 May 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of online educational journals and papers was conducted by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The tender, titled "Online Journals", falls under the services category with a value of £12,914 and was awarded using an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 6 January 2021 and extends until 5 January 2022, with the procurement process recently concluding on 1 January 2021. The delivery address for this contract is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the educational publishing sector, especially those that can provide online journals and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, as indicated by the eligibility suited for SMEs. Businesses capable of offering innovative digital content, robust platforms for journal distribution, or value-added services in journal management will find a valuable opportunity to engage with a key regulatory body in the UK education system.

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Notice Title

Online Journals

Notice Description

Provision of online educational journals and papers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1a60cf6-37c1-4ecd-a48a-fd04057697f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175da2ec-4e1c-4367-89a0-cedb37bb8dbb
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22211100 - Official journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,914 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,914 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 5 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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