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title: "Science Direct Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31092bf7-b543-458d-a8bb-55f602f68791"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)"
published: "2019-03-12"
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# Science Direct Subscription

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31092bf7-b543-458d-a8bb-55f602f68791

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Science Direct Subscription" valued at £1,203,210. This procurement was classified as a single tender action, falling under the subscription services category. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021, following a tender period that closed on 6th March 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly for those capable of meeting the specific requirements of large government contracts. Companies with expertise in providing extensive access to scientific databases and similar offerings would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future procurements initiated by the DSTL or similar governmental bodies, fostering potential business growth in a sector that values quality and reliability.

## Notice

Science Direct Subscription for 3 years Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Subscription services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d2acfd-c2d2-4d2c-8198-cd33912370c7 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,203,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,203,210 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 12 Mar 2019 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d2acfd-c2d2-4d2c-8198-cd33912370c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d2acfd-c2d2-4d2c-8198-cd33912370c7
  12th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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