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Library Services

Department for Work and Pensions

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09 Mar 2023 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for Library Services. The procurement method used was a limited approach with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement aimed to secure subscriptions to a range of premium online databases and journals primarily focused on academic research and papers for staff use. The contract, which is currently active, was awarded to Cambridge Information Ltd, with a value of £56,212.97 GBP and was signed on 10th February 2023. The procurement was classified under the CPV code 79995000 for Library management services.

This tender for Library Services by the DWP presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, specifically those providing library management services. The tender process, despite being awarded, highlights the potential for future opportunities within the department. Businesses specialised in providing online database subscriptions, academic research content, and journal access are well-suited to compete in similar tenders within the government sector. The DWP, as the buying organisation, is based in Leeds, United Kingdom, and operates within the framework of the General public services classification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Services

Notice Description

DWP Library requires subscriptions to a range of premium online databases and journals. The content we require primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature. The content is used by staff in the Analytical Community and Policy Group, and professional groups such as Work Psychologists and qualified Medical Doctors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The content we require primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature.

Procurement Information

Provision to ensure the continuity of Library services and supply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b10b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006947-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cambridge Information Ltd

Further Information

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