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title: "Bibliometric data- SciVal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05965f"
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# Bibliometric data- SciVal

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05965f

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, based in London, has completed a direct procurement process for the provision of bibliometric data through Elsevier B.V. The awarded contract, under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, was signed on 26 September 2025 and will run from 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically data supply services (CPV code 72319000), and was conducted below threshold without competition, resulting in a contract valued at £41,241.90. This data is vital for assessing the effectiveness of the department's funding, research activities, and workforce monitoring in the UK science and technology sectors.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses with capabilities in providing high-quality data and analytical services, particularly those specialising in bibliometrics and data analytics. Large-scale companies in the data supply service industry, akin to Elsevier B.V., with capacity for consistent and accurate data delivery, are well-suited to benefit from similar future opportunities. The ongoing and critical role of this data in supporting research and departmental functions underscores the importance of continuity and expertise in such contracts, offering growth potential for businesses positioned in this niche market.

## Notice

Elsevier.B.V currently holds individual subscription licences for SciVal, which provides access to bibliometric data and essential impact metrics and analytical data required by several teams within DSIT. This data is fundamental to supporting ongoing research across diverse sectors, enabling assessment of the effectiveness and influence of DSIT's funding and investment initiatives. Furthermore, SciVal's information will be used for skills and workforce monitoring, specifically to track the career trajectories of professionals within the UK science and technology sectors. The continuity of this data provision is crucial, as it directly feeds into Official Statistics, departmental publications, and underpins the department's core operational functions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066592-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,241 |
| Contracts value | £34,368 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72319000 - Data supply services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 09:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066592-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 09:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054893-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066592-2025
  20th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054893-2025
  9th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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