Award

Renewal subscription of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) On-Line Data

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

13 Feb 2018 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the renewal subscription of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) On-Line Database. This contract falls within the goods category of publishing, specifically related to newspapers, journals, and periodicals. The contract is valued at £29,160 and will run from 1 January 2018 to 7 May 2018. The tendering phase concluded on 12 March 2016 with the award granted on 12 April 2016, following a limited procurement method, which allowed for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their offerings in the publishing and information services sector. Companies specialising in providing database subscriptions, publishing services, or e-learning resources would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the Defra Network eTendering Portal could help businesses leverage their strengths in academic or professional resources to secure profitable public procurement contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Renewal subscription of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) On-Line Data

Notice Description

Renewal subscription of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) On-Line Database for APHA Library Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0456c19-8bf0-4cc9-9f66-55b641a4e2ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 7 May 2018 1-6 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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