Award

Subscription Renewal to Lexis Library (inc PSL) to 14/11/2025

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

15 Nov 2024 at 15:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has conducted a public procurement process for the renewal of a subscription to Lexis Library, including Practical Guidance, to be in place until 14 November 2025. This process, classified under CPV code 48160000 for library software packages, has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded on 23 October 2024 to LexisNexis UK, with an overall contract value of £75,910. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The delivery location is based in Bristol, England, with the contract period starting on 24 October 2024 and ending on 14 November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in library and research software services, particularly those targeting educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to engage in such contracts, given the procurement process was designed to accommodate them. Through this procurement, businesses can forge strong relations with prominent academic institutions, expanding their client base and showcasing their capabilities in delivering essential subscription-based software services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Renewal to Lexis Library (inc PSL) to 14/11/2025

Notice Description

Subscription Renewal to Lexis Library (inc PSL) to 14/11/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfd1ef5f-9270-4b05-9bda-bd5fe9e0bf84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6a27e9f-b228-4513-8e9a-df5f52dd5ddf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2024 - 14 Nov 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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