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title: "Procurement of Chemical Abstracts Service Data Licenses"
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published: "2024-08-07"
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# Procurement of Chemical Abstracts Service Data Licenses

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a81cd67-ee3b-427f-9657-c66eb02d6e82

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is in the planning stage of procuring Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Data Licenses. This tender, titled "Procurement of Chemical Abstracts Service Data Licenses," falls under the IT software package industry category (CPV code: 48517000). The procurement encompasses services with delivery locations including the UK, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and the rest of the world. The engagement end date is set for 12th August 2024. The process includes an early engagement notice and a request for information, both published on 29th July 2024, and updated on 7th August 2024.

This tender presents ample opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with DEFRA by providing specialised data services. Companies with expertise in IT software packages and those capable of delivering complex data categorisation services are well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their client base, enhance their portfolios, and potentially access subsequent contracts within the public sector, thereby fostering considerable business growth.

## Notice

Procurement of CAS Data Licenses for Chemical Categorisation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dacf8a-3527-4007-aac3-28a8d918e3bd |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 08:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dacf8a-3527-4007-aac3-28a8d918e3bd
- 6 Aug 2024 at 12:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8076a34-a964-4125-af47-4e774dc68fe4
- 29 Jul 2024 at 11:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd1f639-6368-4699-859d-2269c6c1d60c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1dacf8a-3527-4007-aac3-28a8d918e3bd
  7th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8076a34-a964-4125-af47-4e774dc68fe4
  6th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd1f639-6368-4699-859d-2269c6c1d60c
  29th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a68d4ea3-0ef5-4dde-8d58-4511d3e57ce3
  20240729 Request for Information (RFI) for Procurement of CAS Data Licenses Prospectus for Contracts Finder_Final Version
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ce19db5-fd05-4de6-aae1-041a32ba1a21
  20240729 Request for Information (RFI) for Procurement of CAS Data Licenses Prospectus for Contracts Finder_Final Version
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b792948-5701-4ba6-ba8f-8d3b655d1b2b
  20240729 Request for Information (RFI) for Procurement of CAS Data Licenses Prospectus for Contracts Finder_Final Version

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