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title: "Science E-Journals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c17392f4-2a79-4605-85f3-a4a1015bd580"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Science E-Journals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c17392f4-2a79-4605-85f3-a4a1015bd580

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## Summary

The University of the West Of England has conducted a procurement process for the renewal of a subscription to the Science Direct e-journal collections, specifically under the Nesli2 deal. This procurement falls within the Subscription Services industry category and took place in Bristol, England. The procurement method used was a direct procurement via a single tender action, recognised as being below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 25th October 2018, and the awarded contract, valued at £245,923.01, is active, with a contract period extending from 26th October 2018 to 31st December 2019.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in providing subscription services or digital content management, particularly those that specialise in academic or scientific publications. Companies that can offer e-journal platforms or similar subscription services may find it advantageous to engage with institutions like the University of the West Of England. With the ongoing trend of digital resource consumption in academia, businesses that can innovate or enhance existing subscription models are likely to be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

Renewal of subscription to Science Direct e-journal collections, Nesli2 deal, Dec 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5728efc8-c585-40b5-88c9-28d0cee48921 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,923 |
| 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2018 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5728efc8-c585-40b5-88c9-28d0cee48921

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5728efc8-c585-40b5-88c9-28d0cee48921
  19th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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