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title: "OpenAthens Licences for Library resources"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# OpenAthens Licences for Library resources

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9159ce5d-982e-4f24-8a2a-c928e1d575d4

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, has awarded a contract for "OpenAthens Licences for Library resources" in the software-related services industry category. The procurement method was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on May 26, 2023, and the contract period is from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software-related services industry, especially those offering licenses for library resources. Companies with expertise in providing seamless access to scientific evidence may find this contract suitable. The buyer, UK Health Security Agency, sought a supplier, which in this case was PRENAX LIMITED, a company based in Yeovil, Somerset, England. For more information, interested parties can access the awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder.

## Notice

This service will enable KLS to facilitate seamless access to scientific evidence, reduce turnaways from websites,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a52dc6f-28c9-4de1-8e63-f15f999caaa6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,973 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,973 |
| 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 HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a52dc6f-28c9-4de1-8e63-f15f999caaa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a52dc6f-28c9-4de1-8e63-f15f999caaa6
  6th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b5fa1b0-8db8-48a7-b6e3-dad19b35bde8
  UKHSA_prenax_call_off_terms_agreement_FINAL_Redacted

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