--- title: "Citation and Abstract Database" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da08fcb1-365e-48ef-b4d2-dc4cfc7dbaab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da08fcb1-365e-48ef-b4d2-dc4cfc7dbaab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da08fcb1-365e-48ef-b4d2-dc4cfc7dbaab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da08fcb1-365e-48ef-b4d2-dc4cfc7dbaab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2019-07-29" --- # Citation and Abstract Database Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da08fcb1-365e-48ef-b4d2-dc4cfc7dbaab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da08fcb1-365e-48ef-b4d2-dc4cfc7dbaab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da08fcb1-365e-48ef-b4d2-dc4cfc7dbaab.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is initiating a tender for the "Citation and Abstract Database." This procurement falls within the database services industry category and is taking place in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the tender has a value of £10,000, with a contract period expected to run from 1st May 2020 to 30th April 2023. Interested parties should note that a future notice will be communicated on 31st July 2019, and the budget period is from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021, with an overall budget of £13,000. The procurement method employed is a limited approach, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in database services, particularly those capable of developing a reliable and effective Citation and Abstract database. Companies with skills in library services, digital repository management, and archive collections will be well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with this tender could enhance service offerings within the agriculture and horticulture sectors for AHDB, supporting their efforts to provide evidence-based information to stakeholders. ## Notice The Information and Library Service supports all divisions at AHDB and provides stakeholders with current books, journal subscriptions (both online and print), document supply and other materials. In addition it funds the development and maintenance of a digital repository and archive collection. The aim is to provide a relevant and cost effective information service to AHDB divisions to support them in making our industry more competitive and sustainable, by promulgating factual, evidence based advice and information. AHDB are investigating the market appetite for suppliers interested in providing a reliable and effective Citation and Abstract database that would cater for our needs in library service at AHDB. The RFI Document provides the services outline and RFI process required. The RFI Response document is to be completed and sent to Maya.McCoy@ahdb.org.uk Additional information: Updated 27/06 to add more information on the RFI Scope Document 29/07 updated revised file with additional information at the end of the Scope section in response to suppliers questions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b112ec6-12ba-4f96-ab1e-de4d0a8acc15 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jul 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | KENILWORTH | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV8 2TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton | | Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72320000 - Database services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2019 at 08:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b112ec6-12ba-4f96-ab1e-de4d0a8acc15 - 27 Jun 2019 at 10:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b112ec6-12ba-4f96-ab1e-de4d0a8acc15 - 21 Jun 2019 at 07:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b112ec6-12ba-4f96-ab1e-de4d0a8acc15 - 20 Jun 2019 at 15:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b112ec6-12ba-4f96-ab1e-de4d0a8acc15 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b112ec6-12ba-4f96-ab1e-de4d0a8acc15 29th July 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/882f01c1-355a-49e2-a7ae-f86b565e638f RFI Document - Scope description and process guide - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fed7d559-1d6d-48d4-a9f6-3c35708fef83 Response Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d097212d-04ca-4053-a6d1-09327ec53198 RFI Document - Scope description and process guide revision 1.1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/553034a4-716e-4e29-92da-3f86d7a34f4d Abstract and Citation Database Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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