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Bibliometric data- SciVal

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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20 Oct 2025 at 09:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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09 Sep 2025 at 09:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, based in London, has completed a direct procurement process for the provision of bibliometric data through Elsevier B.V. The awarded contract, under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, was signed on 26 September 2025 and will run from 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically data supply services (CPV code 72319000), and was conducted below threshold without competition, resulting in a contract valued at £41,241.90. This data is vital for assessing the effectiveness of the department's funding, research activities, and workforce monitoring in the UK science and technology sectors.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses with capabilities in providing high-quality data and analytical services, particularly those specialising in bibliometrics and data analytics. Large-scale companies in the data supply service industry, akin to Elsevier B.V., with capacity for consistent and accurate data delivery, are well-suited to benefit from similar future opportunities. The ongoing and critical role of this data in supporting research and departmental functions underscores the importance of continuity and expertise in such contracts, offering growth potential for businesses positioned in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bibliometric data- SciVal

Notice Description

Elsevier.B.V currently holds individual subscription licences for SciVal, which provides access to bibliometric data and essential impact metrics and analytical data required by several teams within DSIT. This data is fundamental to supporting ongoing research across diverse sectors, enabling assessment of the effectiveness and influence of DSIT's funding and investment initiatives. Furthermore, SciVal's information will be used for skills and workforce monitoring, specifically to track the career trajectories of professionals within the UK science and technology sectors. The continuity of this data provision is crucial, as it directly feeds into Official Statistics, departmental publications, and underpins the department's core operational functions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05965f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066592-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,241 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£34,368 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hasni.pazeer@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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