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Online Technical Resource Library

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council is conducting a tender process for the "Online Technical Resource Library" project, aimed at providing a service to access an online database of technical documentation and resources. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the transport industry. The location of this project is Newtown St Boswells, UK, with the tender period ending on 30 March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that all interested suppliers can submit bids. The successful contract has a total value of £84,751 and was awarded to IHS Global Ltd on 3 May 2022, with services expected to begin thereafter.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in online library services, document management, and technical resource providers. Companies equipped to offer software solutions or platforms that facilitate access to extensive technical databases would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, organisations with experience in providing services to local governmental bodies may find this contract attractive, as collaboration with such public entities often leads to further business prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Online Technical Resource Library

Notice Description

Provision of a service - Online technical resources library

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council is seeking offers from suitably qualified providers to provide access to an online database of technical documentation and other resources from publishers such as the British Standards Institute for use by the Roads, Building Control, Architects and Property Management services at the council.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000684469
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450586
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,751 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2022 - 11 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
It is likely the opportunity will be re-tendered in 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Douglas
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IHS GLOBAL

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