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IEEE/IET Database

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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03 Feb 2022 at 14:16

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03 Feb 2022 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "IEEE/IET Database," classified under subscription services. The contract, valued at £395,333.87, was awarded to CONTENT ONLINE LTD, with the contract period running from 30th November 2021 to 29th November 2024. This tender was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically as a single tender action that fell below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 12th November 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those specialising in online databases and intellectual property resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract beneficial, as it encourages inclusivity. Companies with expertise in developing or providing access to similar databases may be well-suited to participate in future related tenders, contributing to growth in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IEEE/IET Database

Notice Description

Contract in USD. Access to online database of Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers. Database gives access to prior art as part of Patent examination and rights granting activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c50f5a0c-97e1-4fb6-9774-213a8368f13d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c37c4b2-7a29-40e3-b69b-a7cadceb5c27
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£395,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£395,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2024 3-4 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

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