---
title: "Library Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b10b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2023-03-09"
---

# Library Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b10b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for Library Services. The procurement method used was a limited approach with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement aimed to secure subscriptions to a range of premium online databases and journals primarily focused on academic research and papers for staff use. The contract, which is currently active, was awarded to Cambridge Information Ltd, with a value of £56,212.97 GBP and was signed on 10th February 2023. The procurement was classified under the CPV code 79995000 for Library management services.

This tender for Library Services by the DWP presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, specifically those providing library management services. The tender process, despite being awarded, highlights the potential for future opportunities within the department. Businesses specialised in providing online database subscriptions, academic research content, and journal access are well-suited to compete in similar tenders within the government sector. The DWP, as the buying organisation, is based in Leeds, United Kingdom, and operates within the framework of the General public services classification.

## Notice

DWP Library requires subscriptions to a range of premium online databases and journals. The content we require primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature. The content is used by staff in the Analytical Community and Policy Group, and professional groups such as Work Psychologists and qualified Medical Doctors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The content we require primarily includes published academic research and papers from journals, conference proceedings, professional periodicals, and grey literature.

### Procurement Information

Provision to ensure the continuity of Library services and supply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006947-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,212 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006947-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/procurement#commercial-complaints-process

## Provenance

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