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title: "Access to Online Databases and Publications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2023-05-02"
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# Access to Online Databases and Publications

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-622c8152-fa59-4fbc-b437-b374e757bbf3

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for "Access to Online Databases and Publications" in the services category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023. The buying organization is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in subscription services to compete for contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation. The awarded contract amount is £2,000,000 GBP. Prenax Limited, a supplier based in Yeovil, is the current contract holder. Businesses interested in providing online database management services and usage analytics tools should consider engaging with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

Online databases and newspapers subscription management service and usage analytics tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec0ac2c-dd95-4c56-a34a-92fa8b3f9fb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRENAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec0ac2c-dd95-4c56-a34a-92fa8b3f9fb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec0ac2c-dd95-4c56-a34a-92fa8b3f9fb7
  2nd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07b08a76-9ecf-4275-8b12-39c25c8de1c8
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