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title: "RBGKEW/862 Institutional repository"
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# RBGKEW/862 Institutional repository

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ce13419-43c4-46a9-9e41-dd47ea606810

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a partner for the RBGKEW/862 Institutional Repository project, which focuses on database services within the research industry. This procurement process is at the award stage following a direct tender method, which was initiated with a contract value of £41,200. The contract commenced on 1 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2024, with a potential for three additional one-year extensions. The tender period ended on 1 October 2020, and the contract award was published on 8 February 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in database services, particularly those capable of delivering repository systems for research outputs. Companies with expertise in digital services, data management, and repository technologies would be well-positioned to engage with similar procurement processes in the future. The unique needs of Kew’s research outputs may also favour innovative SMEs and larger entities that can efficiently manage and scale these services.

## Notice

Partner fees for joining Research Repository service offered by the British Library. The repository will hold scientific outputs of our research and provide a publically accessible and downloadable service to Kew's research. Additional information: 1 year contract with up to three extensions of 1 year each. Contract value is for a maximum of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63ef68d-bce2-4b89-8829-5edd424ae343 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,200 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BRITISH LIBRARY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63ef68d-bce2-4b89-8829-5edd424ae343

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63ef68d-bce2-4b89-8829-5edd424ae343
  8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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