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title: "Subscription of IHS Markit"
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# Subscription of IHS Markit

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc2c3d6f-34d8-47a4-aa76-3969b4b5c074

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for a subscription service titled "Subscription of IHS Markit". This procurement aimed at acquiring access to the 'Info4localgov Portal', which provides up-to-date standards, including British Standards. The contract, classified under subscription services, is valued at £123,743 and covers a period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with the tender period concluding on 26th February 2020, and the award date recorded as 25th March 2020. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, particularly those specialising in subscription-based platforms or standards resources relevant to local governance. Businesses that can offer innovative digital solutions or repository services that enhance access to vital standards and regulatory frameworks would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the insights and networks related to local government resources can also open avenues for business growth in this domain.

## Notice

Online Subscription 'Info4localgov Portal', used to access up-to-date standards i.e. British Standards (BSI), OHSIS, ISO's etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5926797c-1884-497e-8cef-61929e8abe07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,743 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,743 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IHSMARKIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2020 at 18:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5926797c-1884-497e-8cef-61929e8abe07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5926797c-1884-497e-8cef-61929e8abe07
  25th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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