---
title: "Award of Subscription to a suite of academic databases"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672688"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672688.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-11-04"
---

# Award of Subscription to a suite of academic databases

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672688

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Glasgow Caledonian University involved the awarding of a contract for a one-year subscription to a suite of academic databases, including ProQuest Central and various specialised collections. This open procedure, classified as services under the industry category of Education, was completed on September 20, 2021. The university is located at 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, with procurement managed through their dedicated contact point. The financial value of the contract is £72,952.86.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in academic resources and database services. Suppliers that provide aggregated data solutions or related services would be well-suited to compete. The contract’s completion suggests a stable market for educational resources, implying potential for businesses looking to expand in this sector, especially those with capabilities in providing comprehensive database solutions.

## Notice

Requirement for a one year subscription to a suite of academic databases listed below: - ProQuest Central - The Women's Wear Daily Archive - Art, Design and Architecture Collection - SciTech Premium Collection - Social Science Premium Collection The suite of aggregated databases are solely supplied by Proquest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement for a one year subscription to a suite of academic databases listed below: - ProQuest Central - The Women's Wear Daily Archive - Art, Design and Architecture Collection - SciTech Premium Collection - Social Science Premium Collection The suite of aggregated databases are solely supplied by ProQuest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432105 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 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 | £72,952 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432105

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432105
  Award of Subscription to a suite of academic databases - Requirement for a one year subscription to a suite of academic databases listed below: - ProQuest Central - The Women's Wear Daily Archive - Art, Design and Architecture Collection - SciTech Premium Collection - Social Science Premium Collection The suite of aggregated databases are solely supplied by Proquest.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672688

## Provenance

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