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Digitised Primary Source Archive

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Digitised Primary Source Archive' was conducted by the University of Aberdeen, located at King's College, Aberdeen (AB24 3FX). This project falls under the education sector and the procurement method was a direct award to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was signed on 1st July 2022 and the total contract value is £64,940. The procurement was classified under the 'goods' category and is now complete.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in digital archiving and educational resources, particularly those able to provide niche, digitised materials. While the contract has been awarded to Cengage Learning, businesses that can innovate in archival technology or offer complementary educational services may find potential for growth in future procurement activities by engaging with the University of Aberdeen or similar institutions.

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Notice Title

Digitised Primary Source Archive

Notice Description

collection of digitised primary source archives

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digitised Primary Source Archives for the University of Aberdeen. Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition. Justification for selected award procedure: Explanation Under Regulation 6 (1) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to proposed contract - (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons-- (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons; The archives have been digitised and published exclusively by Cengage from original material. Cengage are the direct supplier and sole source.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699266
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453094
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20223 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

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

CENGAGE LEARNING ( EMEA

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