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Dimensions

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

04 Jan 2019 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which sought access to the Dimensions Global Linked Research Information System. This tender, titled "Dimensions", falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code: 48000000) and is located within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £943,885. The tender period concluded on 30 November 2018, and the contract period commenced on 1 December 2019, lasting until 30 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology and software development sectors, particularly those that specialise in research management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is friendly towards them. Companies that can provide innovative solutions, especially those that align with the specific needs of research institutions and academia, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dimensions

Notice Description

Access to the Dimensions Global Linked Research Information System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b687f5db-b6f5-44a7-9a58-ce7f793f0c48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71a7ea8-5b2b-4c19-b788-f7c0cedd4308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£943,885 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£944,345 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 1-6 months
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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