Award

Award for Assorted Library Online Resources (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University, located in Glasgow, UK, initiated a tender for a one-year subscription to assorted library online resources solely supplied by Wolters Kluwer/OVID. This procurement falls under the services category within the education sector. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procedure, justified by the rationale that Wolters Kluwer/OVID is the sole source supplier. Despite these efforts, the tender has reached an unsuccessful award stage, with the outcome finalised on 20th January 2025.

This tender offers a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational online resources, particularly those able to supply or compete in providing specialised digital content. Companies with the capacity to meet specialised demand, similar to Wolters Kluwer/OVID, could find future tenders like this beneficial for business expansion. It is an ideal prospect for businesses aiming to build or strengthen relationships within the educational sector, ensuring their capabilities align with specific institutional needs.

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Notice Title

Award for Assorted Library Online Resources (GCU)

Notice Description

One year subscription to a range of online resources solely supplied by Wolters Kluwer/OVID

Lot Information

Lot 1

One year subscription to a range of online resources solely supplied by Wolters Kluwer/OVID.

Procurement Information

Sole Source Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788260
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522107
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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