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ProQuest RefWorks 2024-2027

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2024 at 13:34

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19 Jun 2024 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc Services Limited has finalised a contract with ProQuest LLC for the provision of RefWorks, an online research management, writing, and collaboration tool. This contract, valued at £409,448.25, is established for the benefit of Jisc Members and will span from 2024 to 2027. The procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and follows a limited procurement method, owing to the exclusive rights held by ProQuest LLC. The procurement process incorporated a standstill period allowing for potential challenges, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing research management and educational tools, particularly those able to offer unique or proprietary solutions. Firms specialising in educational technology solutions with a capacity for large-scale service delivery would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The centrally coordinated approach by Jisc Services Limited ensures that successful suppliers gain extensive access to the UK education sector, enhancing their market presence and potential business growth.

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Notice Title

ProQuest RefWorks 2024-2027

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with ProQuest LLC for RefWorks. This is an online research management, writing and collaboration tool designed to help researchers gather, manage, store and share information, and generate citations and bibliographies. The contract is for Jisc Members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with ProQuest LLC for RefWorks. This is an online research management, writing and collaboration tool designed to help researchers gather, manage, store and share information, and generate citations and bibliographies. The contract is for Jisc Members to use and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

ProQuest is the sole rightsholder and supplier of this resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031913-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£409,448 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 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 SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PROQUEST

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