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On-Line Knowledge Resource Library

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves North Lanarkshire Council as the buying organisation, seeking an "On-Line Knowledge Resource Library". This tender falls under the services category and is located in North Lanarkshire. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 29th August 2019, with a total contract value of £170,047. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, facilitating a transparent bidding process. Key dates include the conclusion of the tender period on 26th July 2019, after which the winning supplier, IHS Markit Ltd, was awarded the contract.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in providing extensive knowledge management services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive access to regulatory and developmental information across several disciplines, including engineering and environmental services. Companies that specialise in library services, data management, and document management systems may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of a similar nature, potentially leading to expanded operations within the public sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

On-Line Knowledge Resource Library

Notice Description

Established On-Line Knowledge Resource Library that will deliver key information critical to the delivery of multi disciplinary projects and services to officers within North Lanarkshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

2.3 The On-Line Library is required to provide up to date, comprehensive full-text access to information and documents such as regulations, standards, codes, guidance, advice, legislation, research publications etc., including product data and suppliers relating to the following broad disciplines operating within Regeneration & Environmental Services: - Building and Civil Engineering, - Structural Design and Construction, - Roads and Transportation, - Drainage, Flooding and Geotechnical, - Contract Management, - Trading Standards, - Occupational Health and Safety, - Environmental Health and Management, - Planning and Development - Housing Services

Renewal: Optional 12 Month Extension over and above 36 months mentioned above. Contract renewal will continue to be reviewed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000590142
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364654
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48611000 - Database software package

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,047 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2022 or May 2023 Depends if optional extension is taken up.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IHS MARKIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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