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Renewal of WEB OF SCIENCE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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26 Mar 2018 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the "Web of Science" subscription services. This tender, valued at £283,438, relates to the supply of various academic databases and licenses, including the Chinese Science Citation Database and Derwent Innovations Index. The procurement method applied was 'Other' and the contract runs from 23rd March 2018 until 30th April 2019. The tender period ended on 22nd March 2018, and the process was conducted in Salisbury, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large service providers in the subscription and database management sector, particularly those with expertise in academic resources and digital licences. Companies capable of delivering robust and scalable subscription services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with such procurement opportunities can facilitate business growth by expanding supplier networks and enhancing service offerings to government and academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Renewal of WEB OF SCIENCE

Notice Description

WEB OF SCIENCE, INSPEC - WEB OF SCIENCE PERPETUAL LICENSE SUB, CHINESE SCIENCE CITATION DATABASE, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS and DERWENT INNOVATIONS INDEX. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Subscription services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/990f0ef3-b5d2-48dc-882e-056ddef58156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£283,438 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,438 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nmilton1@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441980952336

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (US

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