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title: "1RNY- Service - University Subscriptions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0e76875-d593-4529-85f0-bda45acd78d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-10-07"
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# 1RNY- Service - University Subscriptions

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0e76875-d593-4529-85f0-bda45acd78d3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "1RNY- Service - University Subscriptions" was initiated by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. This contract falls under the category of subscription services (CPV code: 79980000) and involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 5th August 2020, while the contract period spans from 6th August 2020 to 31st October 2020. The total contract value was £51,609, awarded to Elsevier B.V.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in benchmarking and collaboration services, particularly those that offer subscription-based solutions. As the primary buyer, Newcastle University may seek further collaborations in the future, creating potential openings for large enterprises with established capabilities in service delivery, as well as innovative SMEs looking to enter the academic sector. Companies with expertise in educational resource management and digital platforms could find this type of contract particularly suitable for growth.

## Notice

Provision of benchmarking and collaboration services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c19a583-a667-443e-abd2-7b004520fe81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,609 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,609 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2020 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c19a583-a667-443e-abd2-7b004520fe81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c19a583-a667-443e-abd2-7b004520fe81
  7th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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