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title: "1BKY - Service-Electronic Media"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# 1BKY - Service-Electronic Media

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bccabe8-85b3-4224-b183-aeb0eddd1ad3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking services related to the supply of electronic journals under the title "1BKY - Service-Electronic Media." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on journals. The contract was awarded to Ithaka Harbors T/A Portico & JSTOR after a direct procurement method using a single tender action, as it was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The tender period ended on 24 May 2021, and the contract was active from 25 May 2021 until 1 June 2021. The procurement was completed with a contract value of £53,228.25, located in the North East region of England.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electronic media and publishing services. Businesses that provide digital content, such as academic journals or e-libraries, would be ideally suited to participate in similar future contracts. Engaging in such tenders can foster business growth by expanding market reach within the educational sector, particularly in collaboration with institutions like Newcastle University, which actively invests in electronic resources.

## Notice

Supply of ejournals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63537d4-3338-4ac0-a5a8-0b39ecc7f0f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,228 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,228 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITHAKA HARBORS T/A PORTICO & JSTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63537d4-3338-4ac0-a5a8-0b39ecc7f0f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63537d4-3338-4ac0-a5a8-0b39ecc7f0f0
  25th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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