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title: "Citation and Abstrac Database Services"
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# Citation and Abstrac Database Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b103807a-b047-45f9-9fa4-1354fb058048

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Citation and Abstract Database Services" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aiming to appoint a sole supplier to deliver a reliable database for approximately 200 users. This tender fell under the category of library software packages (CPV code: 48160000) and was classified as an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2020, while the contract spans from 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2024, with an awarded contract value of £13,509. The delivery addresses for the services include multiple regions, notably the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others.

Opportunities for business growth are apparent, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer library software solutions. Businesses specialising in database management, software development, or information services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. As this contract is currently active with the supplier ProQuest LLC, firms that can provide innovative and effective software solutions could find potential pathways to engage with similar tenders in the future, fostering expansion and collaboration in the public sector.

## Notice

AHDB are looking to appoint a sole supplier to provide a high quality, reliable and effective Citation and Abstract database that would cater for our needs (which currently up to 200 individuals use).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e479c58-c020-4f0b-bb77-9f3299ca867f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,509 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,509 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 16:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e479c58-c020-4f0b-bb77-9f3299ca867f
- 9 Mar 2020 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e479c58-c020-4f0b-bb77-9f3299ca867f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e479c58-c020-4f0b-bb77-9f3299ca867f
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71f199ea-83ac-4363-9867-7cebee67f153
  n/a

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