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DHSC: CMO: EBSCO COLLECTION SERVICE 2024/25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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29 May 2024 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the EBSCO COLLECTION SERVICE 2024/25, a subscription service for Library access for staff. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract has a value of £17,387 and started on May 28, 2024, running until April 27, 2025. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on April 28, 2024. The DHSC is located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract from the DHSC for a subscription service presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing library access services or subscription services, to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in providing services to government departments in the healthcare sector should explore this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: CMO: EBSCO COLLECTION SERVICE 2024/25

Notice Description

Subscription services for Library access for staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f590f013-3d2b-4fc9-92e0-3a901b90e313
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79620688-c0b7-4363-a899-4988ba0e46e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

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
£17,387 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,387 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 27 Apr 2025 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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