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title: "Data base research services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Data base research services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baf14a46-4630-4f2d-b282-7ca5178d3110

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, sought "Data base research services" and concluded with an award to Beauhurst Limited. This tender was classified under the research services category and had a total value of £15,850. The procurement method used was a single tender action, conducted below threshold, with the tender period ending on 10th March 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2021, with the delivery addresses located in London, SW1A 2BQ.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) well-versed in database research and online subscription services. Such businesses are positioned to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes, enabling them to leverage their expertise in technology and data management to foster growth. The experience gained from competing for government contracts like this one may also enhance their future bidding prospects across various sectors.

## Notice

On line subscription service to enable DCMS staff to access on line data base relating to tech, digital and commercial data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc42985-ddd3-4686-b46f-9527321d07c8 |
| 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 | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,850 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc42985-ddd3-4686-b46f-9527321d07c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc42985-ddd3-4686-b46f-9527321d07c8
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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