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title: "Elsevier Read and Publish"
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# Elsevier Read and Publish

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4a117ba-aa9e-4245-a8eb-2976ae81bab4

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a direct procurement process for their "Elsevier Read and Publish" service, classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The procurement, identified by the tender ID UoB/C SP&S - 00000382, is valued at £79,378.70. It involved a single tender action below the threshold, and the awarded contract will run from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement location is Luton, England (LU1 3JU). The award date was 12th November 2024, and the award notice was published on 2nd December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those focusing on academic and research markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged, as the procurement process acknowledged their suitability specifically. With the University of Bedfordshire seeking innovative and efficient service delivery, businesses in this sector have the potential to establish strong partnerships and gain recognition through such engagements.

## Notice

Elsevier Read and Publish

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1925d088-c9e4-42a9-bc8d-d96e7dd0a039 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,378 |
| 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 | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1925d088-c9e4-42a9-bc8d-d96e7dd0a039

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1925d088-c9e4-42a9-bc8d-d96e7dd0a039
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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