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title: "InCites Analytics Subscription for University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049600"
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# InCites Analytics Subscription for University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049600

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for their InCites Analytics Subscription, aimed at measuring the performance of university research outputs through data analysis. This contract was awarded to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited on 28th August 2024, with the total contract value amounting to £166,674.93. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically data analysis services (CPV: 72316000) and was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The initiative is based on technical reasons, given Clarivate's unique capability to provide the required analysis tools. The contract will be fulfilled in Aberdeen, United Kingdom (region UKM50).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in data analysis and performance measurement tools, especially those with a strong presence or interest in the education sector. While this specific contract was awarded without a competitive call for tenders due to the unique nature of the services required, similar opportunities could arise for businesses that can provide specialised, high-quality data analysis services. Businesses with existing relationships with educational institutions or those capable of developing tailored data analysis solutions may find such opportunities particularly beneficial for growth and diversification within the public procurement market.

## Notice

Data analysis to measure the performance of University research outputs

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Data analysis to measure the performance of University research outputs. Additional information: This is a contract award notice.

### Procurement Information

The University of Aberdeen subscribes to a product called Web of Science. The data provided by this produce is used to measure the performance of our research outputs as measured by the citations they receive. The only way to do this effectively is to use the analysis tool that Clarivate provide - InCites. As this tool is provided by the company solely for the purposes of analysing data that only they

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027436-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £166,674 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027436-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776402
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

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