Award

Award of Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Oct 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has successfully completed the procurement process for an "Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database," valued at £263,509.90. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique comprehensive nature of the required database. The contract was signed on 25th June 2019 and falls under the services category in the education sector. The procurement has reached the award stage, and the buying organisation, located at 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, encourages inquiries via procurement@gcu.ac.uk or +44 1413313578.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content databases and academic resources, particularly those capable of offering extensive electronic journal and eBook collections. Companies that excel in providing specialised educational services or have the technical capability to meet the specific needs outlined by Glasgow Caledonian University would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses focusing on innovation in academic publications and database management systems can leverage this award to enhance their visibility and credibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database

Notice Description

Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database.

Procurement Information

Lack of other Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database that are as comprehensive and provide the scale and scope of publications that the University requires.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000599640
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368747
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£263,509 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20196 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
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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