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Copyright Licence for Higher Education

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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16 Nov 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a tender process for a "Copyright Licence for Higher Education" aimed at providing copyright services specific to the UK higher education sector. This procurement, classified under the services category, utilised an open procurement method and involved a sole supplier justification. The contract, which has a value of £96,500, was signed on 16th November 2018, following the application of regulations allowing for selection based solely on technical requirements when competition is not feasible. The procurement was designated as complete, and the main delivery addresses are located in Aberdeen, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the copyright licensing and education services sector. Companies that specialise in copyright management and have the capability to deliver tailored services for higher education institutions would particularly benefit. As the contract was awarded to the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, it highlights the importance of expertise and technical capability in successfully securing contracts within this specialised niche, encouraging similar businesses to prepare for future tender opportunities in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright Licence for Higher Education

Notice Description

UK Higher Education Copyright Licence Sole Supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Higher Education Copyright Licence Sole Supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000564678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337287
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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