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title: "Perpetual access - Jisc 5 Collections"
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# Perpetual access - Jisc 5 Collections

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8923176b-2671-4a90-a6ca-6ebde5f2a6fb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Perpetual access - Jisc 5 Collections" contract was conducted by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Database services", with an additional focus on "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services". This selective tender, arranged via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 1st May 2025. The contract was valued at £69,872 and the main procurement category is services, with the award published on 1st July 2025. The delivery location was designated with the postal code BS16 1QY, and the contract period was scheduled from 2nd to 3rd May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in database services or related cultural services. The emphasis on database services suggests that companies with expertise in digital information management, infrastructure development, or library and archive services would be well-suited to compete. The University of the West of England's procurement approach, utilising a framework agreement, indicates potential for existing framework participants to leverage established relationships. Firms with a strategic focus on UK-based educational institutions and framework agreements may find additional growth opportunities.

## Notice

Perpetual access - Jisc 5 Collections

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63260921-2faf-4fa6-923a-c160647d2a73 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 3 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,872 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,872 |
| 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63260921-2faf-4fa6-923a-c160647d2a73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63260921-2faf-4fa6-923a-c160647d2a73
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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