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title: "Subscription to the Scopus database"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fc2b09e-bffa-423f-a3a5-10948522981b"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# Subscription to the Scopus database

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc2b09e-bffa-423f-a3a5-10948522981b

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, based in Richmond, England, recently completed a procurement process titled "Subscription to the Scopus database." This tender falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £15,200. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below a specified threshold. The contract period spans from 28th January 2022 to 27th January 2023, with the tender period closing on 12th January 2022. The associated award for this tender was announced on 21st January 2022 and published on 28th March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in database subscriptions and related services to engage with an esteemed institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Companies that specialise in educational resources, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. Moreover, as the contract has been awarded to Elsevier B.V., exploring similar offerings or partnerships could open avenues for growth in the academic and training sectors.

## Notice

Subscription to the Scopus database produced by Elsevier publishers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dedfdb1-1760-41e6-bd77-03beda04649d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,200 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dedfdb1-1760-41e6-bd77-03beda04649d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dedfdb1-1760-41e6-bd77-03beda04649d
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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