Tender

Abstract and Citation Database to have in place with AHDB

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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16 Mar 2017 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is seeking to procure a Citation and Abstract database to enhance their Library Service, with the aim of providing an efficient and user-friendly platform for staff searches across bibliographic databases. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on 6 April 2017. The contract will commence on 1 May 2017 for an initial term of two years, extendable by an additional year, with a total estimated value of £30,000 over the full duration. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to compete.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in database solutions and services tailored for the agriculture and horticulture sectors. Businesses with capabilities in developing intuitive database management systems or those that provide complementary support services would be ideally suited to participate. The successful supplier will have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a prominent government agency, potentially leading to further projects or extensions of services beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abstract and Citation Database to have in place with AHDB

Notice Description

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board intends to procure a Citation and Abstract database from a company for the Library Service. The service will provide a seamless journey for staff from searches undertaken against structured bibliographic databases also referred to as abstracting and indexing database and to the content they are eligible to access. The selected system should provide an easy-to use, intuitive interface which enables flexible analysis of the relevant data according to the developing needs of AHDB. The primary purpose of the selected database will be to provide AHDB's staff with the relevant data by understanding publication activities for Agriculture and Horticulture staff. The contract shall be for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Contract Value: approx. PS10k a year for 3 years total of PS30k. This covers the cost of the database as well as the company services. Additional information: Submissions must be sent electronically to procurement@ahdb.org.uk by 12 noon on 6 April 2017. Deadline for clarification questions is 23 March 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5a3db0-f431-4dfd-a2b9-20ed796e6ef2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 1 May 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Danielle Woodall
Contact Email
procurement@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

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