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title: "Database of journals"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2022-04-26"
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# Database of journals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32abb95-d6f8-4a25-a3ae-85cbdacd2c2e

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Database of journals," which falls under the category of Library services. The procurement was initiated on 26th April 2022, with the tender period closing on 16th March 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £86,803, is set to commence from 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded to LexisNexis, and delivery is to be made to the postal code LU1 3JU in Luton, England.

This opportunity presents a unique avenue for SMEs in the legal and library services sectors to establish or expand partnerships with academic institutions. Businesses specialising in digital legal resources, database management, or journal publication could find competitive advantages in providing similar services to other educational establishments. The long-term nature of this contract may also allow for ongoing collaboration and growth opportunities in related areas.

## Notice

Database that includes full text case law and legislation to the UK, US, EU and other jurisdictions. Provides access to a large number of full text legal journals and local/national UK newspapers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0634c0a2-89c4-4578-a53d-0b77aa8be832 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,803 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0634c0a2-89c4-4578-a53d-0b77aa8be832

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0634c0a2-89c4-4578-a53d-0b77aa8be832
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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