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title: "University Press Platform"
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# University Press Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a27fc945-aa14-4ff1-ab2a-df0289c3e14e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF YORK, which has awarded a contract for the "University Press Platform". This service falls within the electronic publishing software package category and is primarily located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has recently reached completion, with the contract period commencing on 1st November 2019 and concluding on 31st July 2021. The tender was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, which facilitates ongoing engagement with a known supplier following market consultations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and technical services sectors, particularly those specializing in electronic publishing, copyediting, and related support services. Companies that can provide a comprehensive range of services, including platform provision, layout and design, and author guidance, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations aiming to establish or expand their expertise in academic publishing may find this tender particularly relevant, given the specific requirements of the UNIVERSITY OF YORK's award notice.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the provision of technical and publishing services to support the operation of White Rose University Press. This involves system provision (platform and infrastructure) as well as a range of services (copyediting, proofreading, layout and design, author / editor guidance as needed). Please note the price quoted above relates to the known fixed fees for the platform only and not the variable fees for journals, book processing charges etc. Additional information: Market engagement has been carried out with other providers but they did not offer the full range of specialist services that White Rose University Press requires across all types of publication. Single tender action was deemed to be the only option at this time but the University will review the market once again in 2021 prior to contract expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a6e3c9-8aa2-4c9f-a152-fe230f25f5e0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UBIQUITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48312000 - Electronic publishing software package

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2019 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a6e3c9-8aa2-4c9f-a152-fe230f25f5e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a6e3c9-8aa2-4c9f-a152-fe230f25f5e0
  25th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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