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title: "Supply of databases"
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published: "2018-10-08"
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# Supply of databases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5bbf8f8-a379-4da8-85d1-c9b12e7a03e3

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed a tender process for the supply of GEN databases from Ebsco Information Services, valued at £490,000. Classified under the industry category of database systems (CPV code: 48610000), the procurement was executed through a direct method involving a single tender action. The contract period spans from 1st September 2018 to 31st July 2019, with the tender period concluding on 31st August 2018.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in database systems and related technologies to engage in future contracts or offerings with similar public sector buyers. Companies that provide innovative database solutions or enhancements in data management would be particularly suited to compete, as the University of the West of England may require additional support or services in managing and expanding its database capabilities.

## Notice

Order for the supply of GEN databases from Ebsco for 2018-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5265579-910b-4044-83fe-ed380c39641f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £490,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5265579-910b-4044-83fe-ed380c39641f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5265579-910b-4044-83fe-ed380c39641f
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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