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InCites Analytics Subscription for University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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28 Aug 2024 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for their InCites Analytics Subscription, aimed at measuring the performance of university research outputs through data analysis. This contract was awarded to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited on 28th August 2024, with the total contract value amounting to £166,674.93. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically data analysis services (CPV: 72316000) and was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The initiative is based on technical reasons, given Clarivate's unique capability to provide the required analysis tools. The contract will be fulfilled in Aberdeen, United Kingdom (region UKM50).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in data analysis and performance measurement tools, especially those with a strong presence or interest in the education sector. While this specific contract was awarded without a competitive call for tenders due to the unique nature of the services required, similar opportunities could arise for businesses that can provide specialised, high-quality data analysis services. Businesses with existing relationships with educational institutions or those capable of developing tailored data analysis solutions may find such opportunities particularly beneficial for growth and diversification within the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

InCites Analytics Subscription for University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Data analysis to measure the performance of University research outputs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Data analysis to measure the performance of University research outputs. Additional information: This is a contract award notice.

Procurement Information

The University of Aberdeen subscribes to a product called Web of Science. The data provided by this produce is used to measure the performance of our research outputs as measured by the citations they receive. The only way to do this effectively is to use the analysis tool that Clarivate provide - InCites. As this tool is provided by the company solely for the purposes of analysing data that only they

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027436-2024
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,674 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

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