Award

Elsevier Read and Publish

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

02 Dec 2024 at 15:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a direct procurement process for their "Elsevier Read and Publish" service, classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The procurement, identified by the tender ID UoB/C SP&S - 00000382, is valued at £79,378.70. It involved a single tender action below the threshold, and the awarded contract will run from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement location is Luton, England (LU1 3JU). The award date was 12th November 2024, and the award notice was published on 2nd December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those focusing on academic and research markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged, as the procurement process acknowledged their suitability specifically. With the University of Bedfordshire seeking innovative and efficient service delivery, businesses in this sector have the potential to establish strong partnerships and gain recognition through such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elsevier Read and Publish

Notice Description

Elsevier Read and Publish

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4a117ba-aa9e-4245-a8eb-2976ae81bab4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1925d088-c9e4-42a9-bc8d-d96e7dd0a039
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,378 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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