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Book Summary Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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08 Nov 2024 at 10:45

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19 Oct 2023 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), based in London, has recently updated its contract for the provision of book summary services. The contract, initially awarded to getAbstract AG, a Swiss small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), under a limited procurement method (competitive quotation below the threshold), has been extended by an additional 12 months, from 31 December 2023 to 30 December 2024, with the contract now encompassing a total potential duration ending on 30 December 2025. This extension, valued at £89,550 including VAT, covers services classified under CPV codes 48218000 (License management software package) and 80420000 (E-learning services). The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the tender period having ended on 10 October 2021 and the active contract period spanning from 31 December 2021 to 30 December 2025.

This extended tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in license management software and e-learning services, particularly SMEs capable of providing specialised book summary services. The additional contract period ensures a stable, long-term engagement, benefiting businesses seeking consistent revenue streams and opportunities to expand their services within the UK. The services required by the NAO align well with companies focusing on digital learning and content summarisation, offering a platform for growth and increased visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Book Summary Services

Notice Description

The NAO awarded a contract to the Supplier for the provision of book summary services under NAO's Terms and Conditions. The contract duration was for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend by two periods of 12 months (2+1+1). The contract has now been extended by 12 months from 31 December 2023 to 30 December 2024. There is a further option to extend remaining by a period of 12 months. The contract has exercised its second and last extension provision and the contract will start on 31 December 2024 and end fully on 30 December 2025. The total advertised contract value is for the initial term plus all possible extensions and it includes VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d94c4114-19b2-4ddc-8a85-d10348f14be0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba93fa9e-2d84-49c5-b0b3-af547dfcd74b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2025 4-5 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Dashini Ramrous
Contact Email
dashini.ramrous@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987015

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GETABSTRACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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