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title: "Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a058ad50-09ce-4d08-804c-3414c4d3c827"
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published: "2025-01-27"
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# Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a058ad50-09ce-4d08-804c-3414c4d3c827

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## Summary

Ofcom has completed a procurement process for an annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore), classified under CPV code 79980000 (Subscription services). The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action (below threshold), and the contract has been awarded to Content Online AB. The contract, valued at £59,220 GBP, will commence on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2026. Ofcom, located in London (SE1 9HA), published the award on 27th January 2025, following the tender period which concluded on 15th November 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in subscription services, particularly those that provide electronic library solutions. The procurement's direct nature ensures a streamlined process, raising the chance of success for vendors with a proven track record in such services. Although this specific tender is no longer open, businesses similar to Content Online AB, especially SMEs, can position themselves favourably for future opportunities in similar tenders by Ofcom or other public sector buyers within the technology and information services industry.

## Notice

Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88814ef7-4aa0-44df-9c7a-37f3f3763301 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,220 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTENT ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88814ef7-4aa0-44df-9c7a-37f3f3763301

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88814ef7-4aa0-44df-9c7a-37f3f3763301
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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