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title: "Published Materials - periodicals (electronic)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# Published Materials - periodicals (electronic)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebb00021-919e-4c08-873b-fbf5a2fa9cc3

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has completed a tender for the procurement of electronic publishing software packages, specifically focusing on published materials such as periodicals. This procurement process, classified under the goods category with a total value of £176,721.93, was conducted through an open procedure below threshold. The tender period concluded on 31 March 2019, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2019 to 3 April 2019. The procurement was conducted in the East Midlands, England, and the active contract was awarded to EBSCO Information Services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the electronic publishing sector. Companies that specialise in electronic publishing software or related services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar public contracts in the future. Engaging with such governmental procurement processes can help these businesses grow through sustained contracts and collaborations with reputable institutions like the University of Nottingham.

## Notice

Published Materials - periodicals (electronic)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3885fffe-8202-4ab8-9147-5d7d51e53672 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 3 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,721 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,721 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48312000 - Electronic publishing software package

## Release History

- 13 May 2020 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3885fffe-8202-4ab8-9147-5d7d51e53672

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3885fffe-8202-4ab8-9147-5d7d51e53672
  13th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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