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title: "RBGKEW/915 Science Direct subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19dc5852-1ec5-459b-bbf9-cbc91716360c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
published: "2021-02-25"
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# RBGKEW/915 Science Direct subscription

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19dc5852-1ec5-459b-bbf9-cbc91716360c

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## Summary

The ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is engaged in a public procurement process for a subscription to the Science Direct journal, classified under subscription services. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £21,755.32, created through a single tender action below the relevant financial threshold. The contract period commences on 1st January 2021 and concludes on 31st December 2021. This procurement was initiated with a tender period ending on 31st December 2020, indicating a clear timeline for interested parties to respond before the deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large-scale suppliers in the publishing services industry, particularly those specialising in academic and professional periodicals. Businesses that can meet the specific requirements for journal subscriptions and related services would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, this contract could be of interest to organisations aiming to establish or enhance their portfolio in the subscription services market, thus facilitating growth and collaboration with significant institutions like the ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW.

## Notice

Periodicals purchase via Science Direct. PO534154.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72e1bb9a-f95b-4657-96a1-186fdd9704b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,755 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,755 |
| 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 3AB |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 10:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72e1bb9a-f95b-4657-96a1-186fdd9704b6
- 25 Feb 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72e1bb9a-f95b-4657-96a1-186fdd9704b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72e1bb9a-f95b-4657-96a1-186fdd9704b6
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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