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Science E-Journals

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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19 Nov 2018 at 12:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West Of England has conducted a procurement process for the renewal of a subscription to the Science Direct e-journal collections, specifically under the Nesli2 deal. This procurement falls within the Subscription Services industry category and took place in Bristol, England. The procurement method used was a direct procurement via a single tender action, recognised as being below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 25th October 2018, and the awarded contract, valued at £245,923.01, is active, with a contract period extending from 26th October 2018 to 31st December 2019.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in providing subscription services or digital content management, particularly those that specialise in academic or scientific publications. Companies that can offer e-journal platforms or similar subscription services may find it advantageous to engage with institutions like the University of the West Of England. With the ongoing trend of digital resource consumption in academia, businesses that can innovate or enhance existing subscription models are likely to be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Science E-Journals

Notice Description

Renewal of subscription to Science Direct e-journal collections, Nesli2 deal, Dec 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c17392f4-2a79-4605-85f3-a4a1015bd580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5728efc8-c585-40b5-88c9-28d0cee48921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,923 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,923 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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