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title: "MAP - metered access pricing - tokens"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-046e99f2-af0f-43b6-af05-3a4a8a43e223"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-02-03"
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# MAP - metered access pricing - tokens

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-046e99f2-af0f-43b6-af05-3a4a8a43e223

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office is seeking solutions related to subscription services under the tender titled "MAP - metered access pricing - tokens." This procurement process took place for a contract valued at £16,750, focused on providing database access to journals from the American Chemical Society. The contract period started on 9 July 2021 and concluded on 30 June 2022. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, which indicates the process followed an expedited route due to being below threshold. The award was officially published on 3 February 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the subscription services industry, particularly those with expertise in providing access to academic and research databases. Companies that can effectively manage or significantly contribute to journal subscriptions, especially in the chemical and related technology sectors, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. Leveraging this knowledge could facilitate growth as the demand for specialised subscription services continues to evolve.

## Notice

IPO have purchased database access to journals from American Chemical Society (ACS) for the purposes of searching patent applications in the chemical (and related) technology areas. Total Award Value is $21,000.00 US, the award value is approximated to ensure publication of award on time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad1119-de5e-4a14-8d0c-94696e0f9f90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,750 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad1119-de5e-4a14-8d0c-94696e0f9f90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad1119-de5e-4a14-8d0c-94696e0f9f90
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-2198.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/1r000001nvOb/a/4J000000cc31/3xcRFCPIul3m3JXc_Ub8ipHomFZnJ3MsYKwZsRz7rIQ
  MAP ADDENDUM_Template_rev2018 - Signed - Redacted

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