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title: "CR18124 Updating data for International Comparative Analysis of the UK Research Base"
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# CR18124 Updating data for International Comparative Analysis of the UK Research Base

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10cea79f-4b37-403d-aab1-e8977685db51

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "CR18124 Updating data for International Comparative Analysis of the UK Research Base." This tender falls under the industry category of database services and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the successful contract awarded to Elsevier B.V. on 11th October 2018. The original tender submission deadline was 4th September 2018, and the contract period will run from 19th September 2018 to 18th September 2020, valued at approximately £42,118.92.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in bibliometric databases and research services, particularly those that can deliver data aggregation capabilities tailored to various research institutions and geographical locations. As this procurement process employed an open method, it allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate actively, which could foster significant business growth and innovation within the research domain. Providers who can navigate the CCS eSourcing Portal and meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender documents are encouraged to engage in such contracts.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 04/09/2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement BEIS is seeking a subscription model to a bibliometric database for two years. A number of proprietary bibliometric databases exist, with raw data at the micro level i.e. information on individual research publications covering, the journal it was published in, the year it was published, the authors, the research field and the number of citations the paper received. However, for BEIS' purposes, this information needs to be aggregated to the country, regional and institutional level. More detailed requirements are set out in the attached documents. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931b1091-2894-4dd7-aeaa-0ee47fe1bccf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2018 - 27 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,118 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931b1091-2894-4dd7-aeaa-0ee47fe1bccf
- 20 Aug 2018 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fe2346-00ce-4ec3-9a4b-6d38b75b02a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931b1091-2894-4dd7-aeaa-0ee47fe1bccf
  23rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23fe2346-00ce-4ec3-9a4b-6d38b75b02a7
  20th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fb6c0df-6d4f-4dfc-b5de-936c4ae53bf8
  CR18124 AW5.2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/427684a1-a18e-4567-ae6b-a1c74130c4ff
  CR18124_ITQ Invitation to Quote (Final)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d72b2131-3d89-4751-b5ed-8bacfb43b8b9
  CR18124_ITQ Invitation to Quote questions (Final)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53dc5427-fcb6-4826-8d8d-3ee7043727d8
  CR18124_Services purchasing contract (Final)
- http://CCSEmptoriseSourcingPortal
  https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://CCS
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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