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title: "RBGKEW/916 Scopus database access"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2db0d82-f3e6-457e-a1a5-75c9bc64caba"
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# RBGKEW/916 Scopus database access

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2db0d82-f3e6-457e-a1a5-75c9bc64caba

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## Summary

The procurement process for the access to the Scopus database, identified as "RBGKEW/916", was conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. This direct procurement fell under the subscription services category with a total value of £14,454.94. The tender was awarded on 8 January 2021, following a tender period that ended on the same day. The contract period commenced on 9 January 2021 and will run until 8 January 2022.

This opportunity presents potential for growth primarily for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those providing access to academic databases and periodicals. While the tender was awarded to Elsevier B.V., the nature of direct procurement may indicate future opportunities for similar providers, so businesses with capabilities in digital resource management or educational service provision could be particularly well-suited to consider engaging in subsequent tenders from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

Periodicals purchase - access to Scopus via Science Direct. PO534674.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c285cc05-408a-4552-8a2e-9e7fb26f95cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2021 - 8 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,454 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| 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

- 25 Feb 2021 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c285cc05-408a-4552-8a2e-9e7fb26f95cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c285cc05-408a-4552-8a2e-9e7fb26f95cc
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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