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Access to Search Educational Journals

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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05 Feb 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in Manchester has concluded the procurement process for providing access to educational research journals via a database service titled "Access to Search Educational Journals." The procurement, classified under the industry category of Database Systems, was finalized using a single tender action method below the threshold. The annual licence for this service, provided by EBSCO, will be effective from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026, with an option to extend it by one additional year until 31 January 2027. The contract award was made on 31 January 2025, with a contract value of £13,514.17.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in providing database services and educational resources. Companies that can offer innovative database solutions and have a footprint in the educational sector would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in technology and academic publishing sectors can significantly benefit from this contract by expanding their services and building a strong relationship with governmental agencies such as Ofsted. This contract allows the supplier to contribute significantly to the enhancement of research capabilities within educational inspection frameworks.

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Notice Title

Access to Search Educational Journals

Notice Description

The service from EBSCO provides access to published research materials and specialist research journals via a database on the basis of an annual licence. The database is used frequently to inform the work of Ofsted's research and evaluation team. The current annual licence will run from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026 with an optional 1 year extension until 31 January 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-beaee9e2-c06f-4283-a37b-54de6bd4cdd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd71f4c-ae48-463c-8fdc-50347a44b0a2
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,514 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,514 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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