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Database of journals

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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26 Apr 2022 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Database of journals," which falls under the category of Library services. The procurement was initiated on 26th April 2022, with the tender period closing on 16th March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £86,803, is set to commence from 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded to LexisNexis, and delivery is to be made to the postal code LU1 3JU in Luton, England.

This opportunity presents a unique avenue for SMEs in the legal and library services sectors to establish or expand partnerships with academic institutions. Businesses specialising in digital legal resources, database management, or journal publication could find competitive advantages in providing similar services to other educational establishments. The long-term nature of this contract may also allow for ongoing collaboration and growth opportunities in related areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Database of journals

Notice Description

Database that includes full text case law and legislation to the UK, US, EU and other jurisdictions. Provides access to a large number of full text legal journals and local/national UK newspapers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b32abb95-d6f8-4a25-a3ae-85cbdacd2c2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0634c0a2-89c4-4578-a53d-0b77aa8be832
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,803 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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 BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Amy Harnaman
Contact Email
amy.harnaman@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01582743315

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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