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DFE Journals Access Requirement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 May 2020 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education initiated a tender process titled "DFE Journals Access Requirement" aimed at procuring electronic academic and scientific journal collections. This project falls under the services industry category and is located in Manchester, England. The procurement method employed is an Accelerated Open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 13th March 2020. The contract value is set at £172,796, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 28th April 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses involved in the provision of electronic resources, especially those that can supply extensive academic and scientific journal content. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, particularly those with capability in managing large collections of policy-relevant research content. This contract’s focus on accessibility and high-quality data management aligns well with innovative service providers in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFE Journals Access Requirement

Notice Description

The Department requires the provision of a range of electronic academic and scientific journal collections covering the department's policy interests. This should act as a 'one stop shop' for the Department's journal access requirements. The core content offering should be: - Accessible to multiple users concurrently, but allowing for growth in usage. - Academic scientific evidence only. - Integrated electronic access to other, specific journals where needed and where not covered by the core offering. - Integrated electronic open access content. - Policy-relevant research content relevant to all DfE policy areas including early years, schools, further education, higher education and children's services. - A high level of full-text access. - UK and international English-language evidence. - Management data on usage including search terms. - It should be possible to click a link, and be taken straight to a specific search in the portal without having to log on

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf2268c2-4b97-47fc-b9da-454604404efc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3460177-aa9b-48c0-b08a-d9cee5b39310
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,796 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,796 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO

Further Information

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