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title: "DDaT24527 - Company of Biologists Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97163141-888c-427e-b1a1-b20168684888"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# DDaT24527 - Company of Biologists Subscription

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97163141-888c-427e-b1a1-b20168684888

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Company of Biologists Subscription. The contract, valued at £10,879, pertains to the software package and information systems industry and is classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement was conducted via a limited method involving a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold). The contract period starts on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st December 2026. The delivery address is located in Cambridge (CB2 0QH), and the supplier selected for this contract is The Company of Biologists Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software packages and information systems, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to grow through competitive quotations for government contracts. By participating in such tenders, companies can enhance their portfolios and gain experience in providing specialised subscriptions to prominent organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses with expertise in information systems and software packages, and those aiming to expand their market presence, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Company of Biologists Subscription. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c141d6-16f8-492b-88d5-c87f064a8a5d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,879 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,879 |
| 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 | THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c141d6-16f8-492b-88d5-c87f064a8a5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c141d6-16f8-492b-88d5-c87f064a8a5d
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/803269bc-1985-465d-8df3-eb50dd56ec6c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3c94a66-9919-4bda-8658-ebd90dd6cb96

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