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title: "Supply of databases"
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# Supply of databases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59a9739a-89f5-4f0e-a7d1-9c20eb692dfe

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## Summary

The University of the West Of England is conducting a tender for the supply of databases, specifically ordering ACE databases from Ebsco for the fiscal year 2018-19. This procurement falls under the goods category and is valued at £25,000. The procurement process was implemented via a single tender action below threshold, and the award is active as of 10th July 2018. The contract period spans from 11th July 2018 to 11th July 2019, with the tender period concluding on 10th July 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and database management sectors, particularly suppliers dealing with educational or research database systems. Given that the procurement method utilised was a direct approach with a specific supplier, those capable of providing similar database solutions may find potential for future collaborations or contracts with the University, which values quality and specialised offerings in this niche market.

## Notice

Order for the supply of ACE databases from Ebsco for 2018-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99800a3c-cde1-41a3-8f46-e684c2a605ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2018 - 11 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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

- 8 Oct 2018 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99800a3c-cde1-41a3-8f46-e684c2a605ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99800a3c-cde1-41a3-8f46-e684c2a605ec
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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