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Digital Science Dimensions Analytics

JISC

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Award

29 Jun 2021 at 08:08

TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2021 at 10:35

Award

24 Feb 2021 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public body governed by law and based in Bristol, UK, is currently engaged in a complete procurement process concerning the "Digital Science Dimensions Analytics" contract. This award procedure, classified under the education and training services sector, falls in the limited procurement method category, given that it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £200,000 and an active status, is expected to run until 30th June 2024, providing institutions the opportunity to license the Dimensions Analytics product with preferred pricing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that can offer analytical solutions and references in this domain. Given that Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc is the sole provider of the product, businesses with unique offerings that can complement or enhance this digital analytics service may find a competitive edge. The nature of this arrangement signifies a potential long-term partnership for suppliers who are capable of delivering innovative services within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Science Dimensions Analytics

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into an agreement with Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc. This agreement will give institutions the opportunity to license the reference and analytical product Dimensions Analytics, with preferential pricing. The service is contracted on behalf of our members and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This agreement gives institutions the opportunity to license the reference and analytical product Dimensions Analytics, with preferential pricing. The service is being contracted on behalf of our members and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc is the sole provider of this product. Therefore the arrangement falls within the IPR element of Regulation 32.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0295a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014770-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02036975860

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

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