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Business Source Premier database

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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02 Dec 2024 at 16:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton (LU1 3JU), has completed the procurement process for the "Business Source Premier database", classified under software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The contract, awarded through a single tender action below the threshold, commenced on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2025. The award, valued at £32,112, was finalised on 26th September 2024, and the contract notice was published on 2nd December 2024. This procurement falls under the services category and was directly awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The direct procurement method indicates a preference for vendors who can provide highly specialised or urgent solutions. Companies within the software and information systems sector looking to expand their client base and improve their portfolio by working with educational institutions will find such opportunities valuable. The educational context also showcases the potential for long-term relationships and expansion in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Source Premier database

Notice Description

Business Source Premier database

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba1b74bb-c9d9-4c24-875c-4a90d5546037
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb144c7-18a8-4e96-bbd9-bffe412ff92a
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
£32,112 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,112 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 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
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

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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