CR18124 Updating data for International Comparative Analysis of the UK Research Base

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 04/09/2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement BEIS is seeking a subscription model to a bibliometric database for two years. A number of proprietary bibliometric databases exist, with raw data at the micro level i.e. information on individual research publications covering, the journal it was published in, the year it was published, the authors, the research field and the number of citations the paper received. However, for BEIS' purposes, this information needs to be aggregated to the country, regional and institutional level. More detailed requirements are set out in the attached documents. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.