Award

EEE IEL: Read-only plus green open access

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 13:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed a procurement process for the provision of "EEE IEL: Read-only plus green open access" under contract ID LIBRARY2024_10. This procurement, classified under the industry category Public authority - sub-central government, covers a 3-year period from 2025 to 2027. The procurement pertains to the location of Falmer, Brighton, UK. The procurement stage is Award, with the contract being signed on 31st December 2024 and becoming active on 1st January 2025, valued at USD 182,096. The contracting authority is the University of Sussex, while the supplier selected for this contract is Content Online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in providing journals and digital library services. Businesses specialising in academic content, digital access platforms, and journal distribution would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Such contracts encourage partnerships with educational institutions, offering avenues for expanding market reach and developing into larger-scale operations through sustained, high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEE IEL: Read-only plus green open access

Notice Description

3 year contract 2025-2027 to the IEEE IEL including green open access content

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013431-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£182,096 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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