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title: "Supply of General Databases"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2018-01-12"
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# Supply of General Databases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-025e5a02-2dc7-4512-8084-11ab0ca7b05e

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University of the West of England, which issued a tender titled "Supply of General Databases" aimed at providing database services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 72320000, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31 December 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 January 2018 and conclude on 31 July 2018. The overall budget for this contract was set at £100,000, based in Bristol, England.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in database services to engage with a significant educational institution, potentially facilitating further collaborations and projects. Firms that excel in providing comprehensive database solutions, especially those experienced in working with large organisations or academic settings, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful vendor, EBSCO International Inc., exemplifies the scale and capability required in this sector.

## Notice

Call Off Order for Supply of General Databases to 31/07/18

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2dfda24-4338-4e6a-ab4b-d05d1a317621 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2dfda24-4338-4e6a-ab4b-d05d1a317621

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2dfda24-4338-4e6a-ab4b-d05d1a317621
  12th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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