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title: "Database Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9785082-403c-43b9-978f-a9c344285521"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2016-12-15"
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# Database Subscription

Buyer: UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9785082-403c-43b9-978f-a9c344285521

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Uk Intellectual Property Office, which has awarded a contract titled "Database Subscription" to Content Online Ltrd. This contract, valued at £118,408, is classified under the industry category of database services (CPV code: 72320000) and subscription services (CPV code: 79980000). The contract period is from 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2017, and the tender was completed following a direct procurement method with an end date of 25th November 2016 for submissions.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in database services and subscription solutions, particularly those capable of delivering electronic library resources. Companies that offer comprehensive digital services or innovative library solutions would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, organisations able to engage in direct awards may benefit greatly, as the procurement process does not favour small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

## Notice

12 month subscription to databases - electronic library comprising of various titles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a0c10-af87-449f-9409-d2e65420b6bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,408 |
| 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 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTENT ONLINE LTRD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2016 at 19:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a0c10-af87-449f-9409-d2e65420b6bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a0c10-af87-449f-9409-d2e65420b6bc
  15th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/521b0bd7-5916-40ac-a709-a96332570140
  Purchase Order

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