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title: "Renewal of WEB OF SCIENCE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3424f9e-017a-4b0d-af01-c8db77a0620f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)"
published: "2017-09-15"
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# Renewal of WEB OF SCIENCE

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3424f9e-017a-4b0d-af01-c8db77a0620f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL), which has completed a tender for the renewal of subscription services, notably the WEB OF SCIENCE and related databases. The tender was classified under the CPV code 79980000, covering subscription services. The contract was officially awarded on 11 September 2017 and encompasses a value of approximately £266,398. The contract period is set to commence on 29 September 2017 and will extend until 31 March 2018, with the tender period ending on 11 September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in subscription services and information management, particularly those specialising in academic and research databases. Companies capable of providing comprehensive data access and management solutions would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The involvement of a large organisation like the Ministry of Defence indicates a robust demand for quality and reliability in service provision, representing a lucrative prospect for vendors in the relevant sectors.

## Notice

Renewal of WEB OF SCIENCE, INSPEC - WEB OF SCIENCE PERPETUAL LICENSE SUB, CHINESE SCIENCE CITATION DATABASE, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS and DERWENT INNOVATIONS INDEX. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Subscription services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03f0909-61eb-4917-befa-76697d089fa9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,398 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,398 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (US |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2017 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03f0909-61eb-4917-befa-76697d089fa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03f0909-61eb-4917-befa-76697d089fa9
  15th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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