---
title: "Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2024-04-10"
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# Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7fda7c7-4197-4984-964b-7cee7ab80b27

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Ofcom, a contracting authority based in London, England. The title of the contract was "Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)" falling under the services category. The procurement method used was a direct procurement with a total value of £57,025 in GBP. The tender period ended on 16th January 2024, and the contract period spans from 27th March 2024 to 26th March 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies providing subscription services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer digital library services could compete for this contract. Content Online AB, a supplier from Sweden, successfully won the contract with Ofcom. Businesses interested in providing subscription services in the digital library sector could find this tender beneficial for expanding their operations and entering new markets.

## 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/24925e30-b41b-4597-a76b-90cc5dda4b01 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2024 - 26 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,025 |
| 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

- 10 Apr 2024 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24925e30-b41b-4597-a76b-90cc5dda4b01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24925e30-b41b-4597-a76b-90cc5dda4b01
  10th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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