Award

Data base research services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

18 May 2020 at 09:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, sought "Data base research services" and concluded with an award to Beauhurst Limited. This tender was classified under the research services category and had a total value of £15,850. The procurement method used was a single tender action, conducted below threshold, with the tender period ending on 10th March 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2021, with the delivery addresses located in London, SW1A 2BQ.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) well-versed in database research and online subscription services. Such businesses are positioned to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes, enabling them to leverage their expertise in technology and data management to foster growth. The experience gained from competing for government contracts like this one may also enhance their future bidding prospects across various sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data base research services

Notice Description

On line subscription service to enable DCMS staff to access on line data base relating to tech, digital and commercial data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baf14a46-4630-4f2d-b282-7ca5178d3110
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc42985-ddd3-4686-b46f-9527321d07c8
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

BEAUHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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