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title: "Supply of GEN databases"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Supply of GEN databases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-207be692-723b-4945-b3c2-66ec9726b7bb

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## Summary

The University of the West of England is seeking suppliers for a call-off order related to the supply of GEN databases, classified under the CPV category for database systems. The procurement method is selective, conducted via a framework agreement, with the tender period having concluded on 28th October 2020. The contract was awarded on the same date, marking the beginning of the contract period from 29th October 2020 to 30th October 2021. The contract value is £345,000 and the delivery address is located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database systems, particularly those capable of supplying services in higher education contexts. Vendors prepared to engage in framework agreements and those with a solid track record in delivering commercial database solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract to Ebsco Information Services demonstrates the importance of scalability and experience in winning public procurement contracts within this sector.

## Notice

Call-off order for the supply of GEN databases from Ebsco, HE Contract LIB4038 SU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b39cc1f-0d92-4ac5-9849-684960793542 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b39cc1f-0d92-4ac5-9849-684960793542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b39cc1f-0d92-4ac5-9849-684960793542
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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