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title: "PPE1000026 Direct award for the Provision of ProQuest Primary Sources Database Acquisition - Reference Number: PPE1000026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730378"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2023-04-26"
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# PPE1000026 Direct award for the Provision of ProQuest Primary Sources Database Acquisition - Reference Number: PPE1000026

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730378

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow awarded a contract to ProQuest LLC (Coutts Division) for the direct acquisition of the ProQuest Primary Sources Database. The procurement method used was a limited tender, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £61,766.00 GBP, was signed on 21st April 2023. The procurement was for goods falling under the main procurement category of education, and the completion status is marked as 'complete'. The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, UK, conducted this procurement process for educational purposes within the industry category of Education.

This tender opportunity for the Provision of ProQuest Primary Sources Database Acquisition by the University of Glasgow presents a chance for suppliers specialising in large-scale goods to engage in the public procurement arena. This direct award process caters to situations where technical reasons justify sole sourcing to a specific economic operator. Businesses offering online database services or related educational resources may find this procurement stage particularly suited for growth and partnership opportunities within the specified industry category and location.

## Notice

PPE1000026 Direct award for the Provision of ProQuest Primary Sources Database Acquisition - Reference Number: PPE1000026 Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1000026 Direct award for the Provision of ProQuest Primary Sources Database Acquisition - Reference Number: PPE1000026 12 month subscription to a suite of online ProQuest databases.

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477139 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 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 | £61,766 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST LLC (COUTTS DIVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477139

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477139
  PPE1000026 Direct award for the Provision of ProQuest Primary Sources Database Acquisition - Reference Number: PPE1000026 - PPE1000026 Direct award for the Provision of ProQuest Primary Sources Database Acquisition - Reference Number: PPE1000026 Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730378

## Provenance

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