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title: "Electronic Media Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2017-01-06"
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# Electronic Media Service

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c84d9ad2-af7b-42c3-95cc-632ef9a5e40d

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## Summary

The procurement process is spearheaded by Newcastle University, which recently completed a tender for an "Electronic Media Service" aimed at renewing access to Science Direct. This service falls under the CPV classification 64216000, which relates to electronic message and information services. The purchasing organisation is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and the contract was awarded on 15th November 2016, with the service contract period spanning from 16th November 2016 to 15th December 2016. The total contract value was £1,039,938.01.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electronic and information services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale solutions like Elsevier B.V., the successful supplier in this case. Companies that excel in delivering digital platforms, subscription services, or content management solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the stringent requirements of the higher education sector's media procurement.

## Notice

Science Direct Renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88364b7f-b57f-4ffe-9f1d-4147836644e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2016 - 15 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,039,938 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,039,938 |
| 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 8AF |
| 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

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2017 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88364b7f-b57f-4ffe-9f1d-4147836644e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88364b7f-b57f-4ffe-9f1d-4147836644e7
  6th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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