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title: "GSS24836 - Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be1fc8af-0e23-4181-9bcf-bd837d404fbc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-11-28"
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# GSS24836 - Subscription

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be1fc8af-0e23-4181-9bcf-bd837d404fbc

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for subscription services under the title "GSS24836 - Subscription", awarding the contract to Research Gate GmbH. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically subscription services (CPV 79980000), and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation (below threshold). The contract period commenced on 6th November 2024 and concluded on 7th November 2024 with a total contract value of £11,230.65 GBP. This award notice was published on 28th November 2024.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services who can provide competitive quotations under similar constraints. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts given the suitability criteria prioritising these businesses. Engaging in such tenders can aid in business growth by expanding clientele and enhancing the visibility of service offerings within the public sector. The contract with Research Gate GmbH showcases the potential for businesses to secure substantial contracts through competitive pricing and quality services.

## Notice

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to Research Gate GmbH via competitive quotation for subscription services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c2b5f6-4924-4273-9af6-ba81a87065c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2024 - 6 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,230 |
| 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 | RESEARCH GATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c2b5f6-4924-4273-9af6-ba81a87065c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c2b5f6-4924-4273-9af6-ba81a87065c0
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/832d36c6-8078-4af8-ae02-ae73896f9dce

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