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Elsevier ScienceDirect EBA

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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30 Jun 2025 at 08:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Elsevier ScienceDirect EBA" has been concluded, with Coventry University in Coventry (postal code CV15FB) acting as the buying organisation. This contract, which involves the purchase of software packages and information systems under CPV code 48000000, was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Elsevier Publishers, a supplier known for its small to medium enterprise (SME) status. The award was finalized on 10th May 2025, with the contract period set from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems services, especially those that can provide evidence-based selection eBooks collections. SMEs stand to gain the most from this contract, as suitability criteria indicate that this procurement process is SME-friendly. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their market reach, enhance their portfolio in the educational and IT sectors, and foster long-term relationships with reputable institutions like Coventry University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elsevier ScienceDirect EBA

Notice Description

Elsevier ScienceDirect eBook collection and Evidence Based Selection (EBS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4601077-3438-4981-b677-82f365ff5a53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9139d39-682e-40f8-9c41-bc1488eb960e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,196 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,196 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER PUBLISHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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