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title: "Research search interface"
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# Research search interface

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b97fa64-d2d5-4268-a4d5-beddfb3adb21

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED awarded a contract for the provision of Research Search interface software to ProQuest LLC. The procurement method used was a Competitive Quotation exercise under a limited procurement method. The contract period starts on October 1, 2022, and ends on September 30, 2023. The tender period ended on August 30, 2022. The industry category is Industry specific software package, and the procurement stage is at the award phase. The buying organisation and contracting authority is UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED based in SWINDON, England.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide software solutions. Businesses in the industry-specific software package sector are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The award notice was published on September 30, 2022, with a contract value of £11,917.96 GBP. Interested businesses should review the details carefully and consider submitting proposals that align with the buyer's requirements and specifications.

## Notice

DDaT22415 ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UKRI had a requirement for the provision of Research Search interface software. This has been sourced via a Competitive Quote exercise and awarded to ProQuest LLC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb0f124-20cb-45e4-9be6-e162f098f5ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,917 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb0f124-20cb-45e4-9be6-e162f098f5ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb0f124-20cb-45e4-9be6-e162f098f5ca
  30th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/7541d9a2-7abd-4868-b5b0-c7eec08ae896

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