Planning

Aggregated Databases

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

16 Feb 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is led by APUC Limited. The tender titled "Aggregated Databases" falls under the Education category and is located in Stirling, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date set for 30th June 2023. The contract aims to establish a framework agreement for providing access to a variety of electronic content, including journals, newspapers, and legal materials, valued at £7,000,000 in GBP.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the UK to offer database services to members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland and the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries. Companies specializing in electronic content provision, database management, and information services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with APUC Limited can lead to business growth opportunities and potential long-term partnerships with educational institutions in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aggregated Databases

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of Aggregated Databases, including multi publisher databases, which will provide end users with access to sources of full text and abstract and indices from a range of subject specific and multi-disciplinary electronic content, including but not limited to: - Primary source materials - Journals - Newspapers - Reports - Working papers - Datasets - Dissertations - Music, including scores and audio - Legal material - Medical resources

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a range of contractors to provide members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) and The Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), with access to a full range of subject specific and multi-disciplinary databases.. The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://scurl.ac.uk/who-we-are/scurl-members/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471380
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Lorona Watts
Contact Email
lwatts@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01314428950

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471380
    Aggregated Databases - The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of Aggregated Databases, including multi publisher databases, which will provide end users with access to sources of full text and abstract and indices from a range of subject specific and multi-disciplinary electronic content, including but not limited to: - Primary source materials - Journals - Newspapers - Reports - Working papers - Datasets - Dissertations - Music, including scores and audio - Legal material - Medical resources

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