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title: "Collection of Full Text Databases - Arts Premium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032372"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Collection of Full Text Databases - Arts Premium

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032372

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking to establish a contract for the "Collection of Full Text Databases - Arts Premium," which falls under the goods category and is classified within the database systems industry (CPV: 48610000). This contract, valued at approximately £57,305.61, commenced on 1st June 2022 and will be active for a period of three years, concluding on 31st May 2025. This procurement was conducted through a limited process, specifically negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice, and is currently in the award stage. The primary recipient of the award is ProQuest, the sole supplier of the required resources, which include a comprehensive array of databases covering various arts and humanities disciplines.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies operating in the field of database provision and digital content, particularly those with expertise in arts and humanities resources. Businesses that are specialised in providing innovative subscription-based digital solutions or have access to unique databases relevant to education and cultural studies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the exclusive nature of the content and ProQuest's current role as the primary supplier, potential entrants should ensure they can offer compelling alternatives or unique value propositions to effectively challenge the incumbent.

## Notice

The Arts Premium package is a collection of full text databases featuring hundreds of titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Arts Premium package is a collection of full text databases featuring hundreds of titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies, this is a subscription to cover 3 years from the 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2025.

### Procurement Information

The Arts Premium package is a collection of full text databases featuring hundreds of titles covering Art, Architecture, Design, History, Philosophy, Music, Literature, Theatre and Cultural Studies, this is a subscription to cover 3 years from the 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2025 for access to ProQuest's database. ProQuest being the sole supplier for a significant portion of the material available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007384-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,305 |

## 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 | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007384-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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