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ProQuest One Literature

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed a tender for a 3-year subscription to ProQuest One Literature, including LION, classified under the industry category of journals (CPV code 22211000). This procurement, which has now reached the award stage, entailed a call-off from a framework agreement and has been awarded to JISC Services Management Co Ltd. The contract period is set to begin on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2027, with the award notice having been published on 17th February 2025. The procurement process was conducted by selective method and the final contract value is GBP 49,459. The primary delivery location for this tender is in Brighton, postal code BN19RH, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the University of Sussex’s openness to SME participation. Businesses specializing in providing academic resources or digital library solutions would be especially well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The contract not only supports the winning supplier’s revenue over the next three years but also enhances their portfolio with a notable client in the higher education sector. This can lead to further opportunities within the academic and educational procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ProQuest One Literature

Notice Description

3 year subscription to ProQuest One Literature, including LION

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8489cc7-15e8-40ae-97ac-fe5c16e12d7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2dbcce-5e2f-4f99-961a-3b48f18e951c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,459 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,459 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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