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Collection of Full Text Databases - Arts Premium

University of Plymouth

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18 Mar 2022 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is seeking to establish a contract for the "Collection of Full Text Databases - Arts Premium," which falls under the goods category and is classified within the database systems industry (CPV: 48610000). This contract, valued at approximately £57,305.61, commenced on 1st June 2022 and will be active for a period of three years, concluding on 31st May 2025. This procurement was conducted through a limited process, specifically negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice, and is currently in the award stage. The primary recipient of the award is ProQuest, the sole supplier of the required resources, which include a comprehensive array of databases covering various arts and humanities disciplines.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies operating in the field of database provision and digital content, particularly those with expertise in arts and humanities resources. Businesses that are specialised in providing innovative subscription-based digital solutions or have access to unique databases relevant to education and cultural studies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the exclusive nature of the content and ProQuest's current role as the primary supplier, potential entrants should ensure they can offer compelling alternatives or unique value propositions to effectively challenge the incumbent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection of Full Text Databases - Arts Premium

Notice Description

The Arts Premium package is a collection of full text databases featuring hundreds of titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Arts Premium package is a collection of full text databases featuring hundreds of titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies, this is a subscription to cover 3 years from the 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2025.

Procurement Information

The Arts Premium package is a collection of full text databases featuring hundreds of titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies, this is a subscription to cover 3 years from the 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2025 for access to ProQuest's database. ProQuest being the sole supplier for a significant portion of the material available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032372
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007384-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,305 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Plymouth
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ProQuest

Further Information

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