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title: "Provision of Online Databases and Publications and Provision of Online Hardcopy Standards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80526253-1092-4953-99b0-aced752ad49f"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C"
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# Provision of Online Databases and Publications and Provision of Online Hardcopy Standards

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80526253-1092-4953-99b0-aced752ad49f

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## Summary

The recent procurement process was initiated by the Ministry of Defence for the provision of online databases and publications, as well as online hardcopy standards. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically database services (CPV code: 72320000). The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, and the award was officially published on 21 December 2018. The tender period closed on 6 November 2018, with the contract commencing on 8 November 2018 and running until 7 November 2022. The relevant location for delivery is the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services in the database sector. Companies specialising in database management, online publications, or related IT services would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the contract has been awarded to Cambridge Information Ltd, there remains potential for subcontracting opportunities and partnerships that could stem from this contract, offering further avenues for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this industry.

## Notice

Provision of Online Databases and Publications and Provision of Online Hardcopy Standards 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-Glasgow: Database services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faae216b-903d-4457-9830-bedd64573dcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2018 - 7 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,293,037 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,293,037 |
| 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, C&C, C&C |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faae216b-903d-4457-9830-bedd64573dcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faae216b-903d-4457-9830-bedd64573dcf
  21st December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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