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title: "Book Summary Services"
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# Book Summary Services

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d94c4114-19b2-4ddc-8a85-d10348f14be0

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO), based in London, has recently updated its contract for the provision of book summary services. The contract, initially awarded to getAbstract AG, a Swiss small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), under a limited procurement method (competitive quotation below the threshold), has been extended by an additional 12 months, from 31 December 2023 to 30 December 2024, with the contract now encompassing a total potential duration ending on 30 December 2025. This extension, valued at £89,550 including VAT, covers services classified under CPV codes 48218000 (License management software package) and 80420000 (E-learning services). The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the tender period having ended on 10 October 2021 and the active contract period spanning from 31 December 2021 to 30 December 2025.

This extended tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in license management software and e-learning services, particularly SMEs capable of providing specialised book summary services. The additional contract period ensures a stable, long-term engagement, benefiting businesses seeking consistent revenue streams and opportunities to expand their services within the UK. The services required by the NAO align well with companies focusing on digital learning and content summarisation, offering a platform for growth and increased visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

The NAO awarded a contract to the Supplier for the provision of book summary services under NAO's Terms and Conditions. The contract duration was for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend by two periods of 12 months (2+1+1). The contract has now been extended by 12 months from 31 December 2023 to 30 December 2024. There is a further option to extend remaining by a period of 12 months. The contract has exercised its second and last extension provision and the contract will start on 31 December 2024 and end fully on 30 December 2025. The total advertised contract value is for the initial term plus all possible extensions and it includes VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba93fa9e-2d84-49c5-b0b3-af547dfcd74b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,640 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba93fa9e-2d84-49c5-b0b3-af547dfcd74b
- 19 Oct 2023 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba93fa9e-2d84-49c5-b0b3-af547dfcd74b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba93fa9e-2d84-49c5-b0b3-af547dfcd74b
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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