--- title: "Citation and Abstract Database Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12cda12f-fe61-4796-b451-7397b374d975" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12cda12f-fe61-4796-b451-7397b374d975" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12cda12f-fe61-4796-b451-7397b374d975.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12cda12f-fe61-4796-b451-7397b374d975.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "D E F R A" published: "2020-04-06" --- # Citation and Abstract Database Services Buyer: D E F R A Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12cda12f-fe61-4796-b451-7397b374d975 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12cda12f-fe61-4796-b451-7397b374d975) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12cda12f-fe61-4796-b451-7397b374d975.json) ## Summary The public procurement process titled "Citation and Abstract Database Services" is being conducted by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (D E F R A) based in Kenilworth, England. This process falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on database systems and services, with a value of £40,000. It was initiated as a limited procurement method, requiring competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 31st January 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2020 and extending to 30th April 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies providing database services, particularly those with a strong focus on agricultural and horticultural content. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible for businesses that can deliver a reliable and cost-effective citation and abstract database. The contract's emphasis on quality and usability highlights a need for innovative solutions in the marketplace. ## Notice AHDB are looking to appoint a sole supplier to provide a high quality, reliable and effective Citation and Abstract database offering a wide range of Journals (with a high emphasis toward articles related to the Agricultural and Horticultural Industry) which is easy to use and cost effective. Additional information: Clarification document uploaded and amended ITT with correct closing date (31st Jan 2020). 13/01/2020 - updated Clarifications published. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8734ec7-56fa-4ee8-98af-a0213e7996b7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £13,509 | | 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 | D E F R A | | Locality | KENILWORTH | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV8 2TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton | | Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PROQUEST INFORMATION AND LEARNING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48610000 - Database systems - 72320000 - Database services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2020 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8734ec7-56fa-4ee8-98af-a0213e7996b7 - 13 Jan 2020 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e835f2cf-5f1c-478e-b360-d1c0120b4f33 - 17 Dec 2019 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e835f2cf-5f1c-478e-b360-d1c0120b4f33 - 9 Dec 2019 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e835f2cf-5f1c-478e-b360-d1c0120b4f33 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8734ec7-56fa-4ee8-98af-a0213e7996b7 6th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e835f2cf-5f1c-478e-b360-d1c0120b4f33 13th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3900d6d-2c92-4f9d-8bd2-2b34bb5b93be Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd284b95-87ab-4195-bb02-ad59006e50c0 Response Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd42b4ef-f98a-45ef-bc24-6929dfa5db86 Amended Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/985077a1-1e27-408a-8354-4d6526d7399f Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f532047a-cde5-4049-89db-7bce77420a2a Clarifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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