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RBGKEW/916 Scopus database access

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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25 Feb 2021 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the access to the Scopus database, identified as "RBGKEW/916", was conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. This direct procurement fell under the subscription services category with a total value of £14,454.94. The tender was awarded on 8 January 2021, following a tender period that ended on the same day. The contract period commenced on 9 January 2021 and will run until 8 January 2022.

This opportunity presents potential for growth primarily for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those providing access to academic databases and periodicals. While the tender was awarded to Elsevier B.V., the nature of direct procurement may indicate future opportunities for similar providers, so businesses with capabilities in digital resource management or educational service provision could be particularly well-suited to consider engaging in subsequent tenders from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/916 Scopus database access

Notice Description

Periodicals purchase - access to Scopus via Science Direct. PO534674.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2db0d82-f3e6-457e-a1a5-75c9bc64caba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c285cc05-408a-4552-8a2e-9e7fb26f95cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,454 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,454 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2021 - 8 Jan 2022 6-12 months
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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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