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title: "THE PROVISION OF AN ONLINE RESEARCH PLATFORM CITATION/ABSTRACT DATABASE PROVIDING ACCESS TO LEADING PEER REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC AND ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS"
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# THE PROVISION OF AN ONLINE RESEARCH PLATFORM CITATION/ABSTRACT DATABASE PROVIDING ACCESS TO LEADING PEER REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC AND ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f087221-c04c-4f4c-a69b-bd6a41453f95

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking to procure an online research platform providing access to leading peer-reviewed scientific and academic journal articles, conference proceedings, and books. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is classified under the IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support category. The tender, valued at £90,000, will cover services required across England, Scotland, and Wales, supporting HSE’s staff in research, policy, and decision-making. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on March 5, 2025, and the contract period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers with expertise in developing and managing web-based research tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the requirement for tailored and reliable access to bibliographic databases and up-to-date information services. The successful bidder will support HSE’s operational efficiency and digital transformation goals, enhancing their reputation and potentially securing further contracts within the government sector.

## Notice

HSE are looking to procure a web-based tool to import information from various bibliographic databases for scientific and academic research for HSE staff to access. This information will be required to be up to date, specific and trustworthy for instant download on a 24/7 basis with the ability to set up personal profiles and alerts to ensure that staff are promptly informed of any changes. The service required is to support research, policy and decision making across the HSE organisation. HSE supports the government's "Digital by Default" agenda. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db5ff77-7b22-4c12-b203-dfe9016df780 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db5ff77-7b22-4c12-b203-dfe9016df780

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db5ff77-7b22-4c12-b203-dfe9016df780
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

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