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Pure Research Database

Southampton Solent University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Southampton Solent University

Buyer Address: East Park Terrace, SOUTHAMPTON, SO140YN, England

Contact Email: finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: 07943174602

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
129981.0 GBP
Published
16 Jan 2026, 14:35
Deadline
10 Nov 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
01 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2029, 23:59
Category
goods
CPV
48600000 - Database and operating software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Elsevier B.V.
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Provision of a specialist research database within the University's department of Research, Knowledge and Enterprise.

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Opportunity Context

Awards

Award Description: Value is based on taking out the optional 24 month extension after the initial 12 month contract. This contract is being awarded under the G-Cloud 14 Framework agreement. Value is exclusive of VAT.

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