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title: "Procurement of Chemical Abstracts Service Data Licenses"
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# Procurement of Chemical Abstracts Service Data Licenses

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ce380a1-110a-464f-b519-6b4e8f6410e0

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## Summary

DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) has completed the procurement process for Chemical Abstracts Service Data Licenses, categorized under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). The procurement, executed through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, concluded with an award to CAS - Chemical Abstracts Services with a contract value of GBP 73,229.32. The contract will span from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2029 and is intended for delivery to various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom. This contract award was officially published on 28th November 2024, following an award status update on 5th November 2024.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT software packages, specifically those capable of offering comprehensive data licensing and associated services. Although the procurement method was limited to a negotiated procedure, businesses with strong expertise in IT systems, data management, and consultancy are well-suited to competing in similar future tenders. The extended contract period offers stability and long-term engagement prospects, making it an attractive proposition for established businesses aiming to expand their service portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Procurement of Data Licenses (and associated services) from Chemical Abstracts Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b740d7-4937-4bd0-936c-388502ded199 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,229 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,229 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAS - CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b740d7-4937-4bd0-936c-388502ded199

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b740d7-4937-4bd0-936c-388502ded199
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7d8f27a-27db-40e6-8b22-9fa9510416d9
  Redacted Contract

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