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InCites Analytics Subscription for University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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28 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, based in Aberdeen, has recently completed a procurement process for an "InCites Analytics Subscription." This procurement, classified under the education sector, aims to measure the performance of the university's research outputs through data analysis. The contract was awarded to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited, headquartered in London. This particular procurement process followed a limited method due to the unique technical requirements that only Clarivate Analytics could fulfil. The contract was signed on 28th August 2024, concluding the "Award" stage of the procurement.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for specialised data analytics and performance measurement firms. The procurement, though now complete, reflects the potential for similar future opportunities in the higher education sector, especially for niche services with minimal competition. Businesses with robust analytical tools and unique technical capabilities to fulfil specialised needs would be well-suited for such tenders. The University of Aberdeen’s reliance on tailored solutions highlights the demand for high-quality, specialised services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

InCites Analytics Subscription for University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Data analysis to measure the performance of University research outputs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Data analysis to measure the performance of University research outputs.. This is a contract award notice.

Procurement Information

The University of Aberdeen subscribes to a product called Web of Science. The data provided by this produce is used to measure the performance of our research outputs as measured by the citations they receive. The only way to do this effectively is to use the analysis tool that Clarivate provide - InCites. As this tool is provided by the company solely for the purposes of analysing data that only they provide, there is no comparable product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776402
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513003
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

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,674 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 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

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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