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Complete Freedom Collection

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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27 Jan 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was managed by the Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Complete Freedom Collection," falls under the services industry category, specifically concerning subscription services. This procurement process, classified under 'direct' with 'below threshold - without competition', has now reached the award stage as of 27th January 2026. Elsevier Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026, with the gross contract value amounting to GBP 23,842.04.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing subscription services, particularly those familiar with databases and full-text journal sources. The direct procurement method without open competition indicates that specialised suppliers, like Elsevier Limited, who can provide comprehensive datasets for patent prior art searching, are inclined to perform well in such tenders. Businesses adept in navigating public authority projects will find opportunities to forge long-term relationships with central government entities like the Intellectual Property Office. This can pave the way for participating in future initiatives that require similar high-value, specifically-focused service provisions.

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Notice Title

Complete Freedom Collection

Notice Description

Science Direct - complete freedom collection via EPOQUE Database/full-text journal source for patents prior art searching

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007087-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,868 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Contract Manager
Contact Email
corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000200015

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

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