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title: "UK SBS DDaT18041"
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# UK SBS DDaT18041

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e646f55c-8556-4e20-8134-5a9a55583ae6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS DDaT18041" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, aiming to acquire licences for the Scopus/SciVal software, under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method used was a limited competition, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender period ended on 1st November 2018, with the contract having been awarded on 26th November 2018. The contract commenced on 1st December 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2019, with a total contract value of £59,451.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those capable of providing academic or research software services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the limited nature of the procurement process. This contract not only allows for engagement in a competitive environment but also offers a pathway for growth through collaborations with a well-established buying organisation in the public sector.

## Notice

UKRI - EPSRC had a requirement for licences to utilise Scopus/SciVal software. The contract was awarded following a competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cee30ff-e05f-4d7e-a8bd-6e4b7b9b7f98 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,451 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,451 |
| 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2019 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cee30ff-e05f-4d7e-a8bd-6e4b7b9b7f98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cee30ff-e05f-4d7e-a8bd-6e4b7b9b7f98
  20th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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