Planning

Citation and Abstract Database

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jul 2019 at 08:09

Planning

27 Jun 2019 at 10:42

Planning

21 Jun 2019 at 07:43

Planning

20 Jun 2019 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is initiating a tender for the "Citation and Abstract Database." This procurement falls within the database services industry category and is taking place in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the tender has a value of £10,000, with a contract period expected to run from 1st May 2020 to 30th April 2023. Interested parties should note that a future notice will be communicated on 31st July 2019, and the budget period is from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021, with an overall budget of £13,000. The procurement method employed is a limited approach, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in database services, particularly those capable of developing a reliable and effective Citation and Abstract database. Companies with skills in library services, digital repository management, and archive collections will be well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this tender could enhance service offerings within the agriculture and horticulture sectors for AHDB, supporting their efforts to provide evidence-based information to stakeholders.

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Notice Title

Citation and Abstract Database

Notice Description

The Information and Library Service supports all divisions at AHDB and provides stakeholders with current books, journal subscriptions (both online and print), document supply and other materials. In addition it funds the development and maintenance of a digital repository and archive collection. The aim is to provide a relevant and cost effective information service to AHDB divisions to support them in making our industry more competitive and sustainable, by promulgating factual, evidence based advice and information. AHDB are investigating the market appetite for suppliers interested in providing a reliable and effective Citation and Abstract database that would cater for our needs in library service at AHDB. The RFI Document provides the services outline and RFI process required. The RFI Response document is to be completed and sent to Maya.McCoy@ahdb.org.uk Additional information: Updated 27/06 to add more information on the RFI Scope Document 29/07 updated revised file with additional information at the end of the Scope section in response to suppliers questions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da08fcb1-365e-48ef-b4d2-dc4cfc7dbaab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b112ec6-12ba-4f96-ab1e-de4d0a8acc15
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
maya.mccoy@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
02476 692051

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

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