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title: "British, European and International standards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f3f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2021-11-05"
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# British, European and International standards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f3f3

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking to fulfil a public procurement contract for "British, European and International standards" under the services category. The procurement process, which was initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded to BSI Standards Limited. The contract, valued at £40,023.01, was signed on 4th November 2021, and the procurement method employed was a limited negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice, primarily due to the exclusive rights associated with BSI membership for accessing the relevant standards.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and services sector, particularly those offering standardisation solutions and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in education support services or those who can provide unique offerings related to British and European standards could find this an ideal opportunity to engage with the University of Plymouth through future tenders or contracts. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches or an extensive understanding of intellectual property rights may be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.

## Notice

BSI membership allows staff and students access to various British, European and International standards. The product is only available direct from BSI. Public Contract Regulations 2015, Clause 32b (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, applies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BSI membership allows staff and students access to various British, European and International standards. The product is only available direct from BSI. Public Contract Regulations 2015, Clause 32b (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, applies.

### Procurement Information

BSI membership allows staff and students access to various British, European and International standards. The product is only available direct from BSI. Public Contract Regulations 2015, Clause 32b (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, applies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027782-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,023 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI STANDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027782-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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