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title: "DDaT24344 - OpenAthens Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c89c5976-189e-4a41-8b45-3278c9609a53"
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# DDaT24344 - OpenAthens Subscription

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c89c5976-189e-4a41-8b45-3278c9609a53

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process titled "DDaT24344 - OpenAthens Subscription" within the industry category of industry-specific software packages. Located in Swindon, the contract for the provision of an OpenAthens Subscription was awarded to JISC. The contract period started on 1st August 2024 and will end on 31st July 2025. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation process below the threshold, with the award notice published on 13th August 2024. The contract value is £13,000, and the service is required to be delivered to the postal code WA4 4AD.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages to offer their expert services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular would benefit from engaging in similar procurement exercises, which align well with their scale of operations and capacity for competitive quotations. Such contracts can facilitate business growth through partnerships with major organisations like UK Shared Business Services Limited, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of an OpenAthens Subscription. This has been sourced via a competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c70cb8-145e-4b1d-9b4d-102943ec0c47 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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 | JISC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c70cb8-145e-4b1d-9b4d-102943ec0c47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c70cb8-145e-4b1d-9b4d-102943ec0c47
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb5d6b74-8e25-422d-8632-691f9bb75689

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