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DDaT25011 - Cambridge University Press Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Jan 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process titled 'DDaT25011 - Cambridge University Press Subscription' in the software package and information systems industry category. The process concluded with a contract awarded to Cambridge University Press Journals. The contract, valued at £15,526.36, spans from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, and the procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold). The procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation and serves the NG12 5GG area with key dates including the end of the tender period on 31 December 2024 and the award date on 10 January 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and information systems sector. Companies with a focus on providing software packages or similar subscription-based services would be well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities. SMEs can benefit from the structured and competitive quotation process, which is accessible and encourages varied participation, ultimately supporting business growth and fostering industry partnerships.

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Notice Title

DDaT25011 - Cambridge University Press Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Cambridge University Press Subscription. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9250aa4-5754-4e6a-8ce0-d7efa2e65c2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c647c-c1d5-4e45-9b3a-dcbcc553fc4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,526 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,526 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS JOURNALS

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