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title: "Dimensions"
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# Dimensions

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b687f5db-b6f5-44a7-9a58-ce7f793f0c48

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which sought access to the Dimensions Global Linked Research Information System. This tender, titled "Dimensions", falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code: 48000000) and is located within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £943,885. The tender period concluded on 30 November 2018, and the contract period commenced on 1 December 2019, lasting until 30 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology and software development sectors, particularly those that specialise in research management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is friendly towards them. Companies that can provide innovative solutions, especially those that align with the specific needs of research institutions and academia, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Access to the Dimensions Global Linked Research Information System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71a7ea8-5b2b-4c19-b788-f7c0cedd4308 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £943,885 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £944,345 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71a7ea8-5b2b-4c19-b788-f7c0cedd4308

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71a7ea8-5b2b-4c19-b788-f7c0cedd4308
  4th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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