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    Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of access to electronic research/bibliographic databases to the Institute of Public Administration

    Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

    Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of access to electronic research/bibliographic databases to the Institute of Public Administration

    1. Competition notice published

      Feb 7, 12:38 PMFebruary 7, 2025 12:38 PM

    2. Supplier selection

      Mar 31, 12:00 AMMarch 31, 2025 12:00 AM

    3. Contract signed

      Apr 23, 12:00 AMApril 23, 2025 12:00 AM

    4. Result notice published

      Sep 25, 12:10 PMSeptember 25, 2025 12:10 PM

    Brief

    Ireland: Tenders/Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage/Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of access to electronic research/bibliographic databases to the Institute of Public Administration

    Awarded

    The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

    Brief

    Arkiveringstjenester

    The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage has entered into a multi-party framework agreement with EBSCO International Inc. and ProQuest LLC_90367 for the provision of access to electronic research/bibliographic databases to the Institute of Public Administration in Dublin. The services, which include access to books, eBooks, journals, electronic databases, reports, statistics, and official publications in public management, are for a duration of 4 years with a maximum total estimated value of 400,000 EUR. The IPA Library provides lending, reference, and information services to 3,000 part-time students, faculty staff, and members of the Institute.

    Result

    Winners
    • EBSCO International Inc.
    • ProQuest LLC_90367
    Number of bids
    3
    Contract value
    Not stated

    About the bid

      The multi-party framework agreement will be established on foot of a competition for an initial contract for the provision of access to electronic research/bibliographic databases to the Institute of Public Administration. The IPA Library provides a lending, reference and information service to 3,000 part-time students which equates to 1,000 FTE students, faculty staff and members of the Institute. Tenderers should refer to the IPA website – www.ipa.ie for details of the range of programmes delivered, in order to align their offer with the provision of relevant titles/content. Note: Tenderers should note that both the student and staff profile may grow following the expansion of the IPA and the implementation of a successful growth plan. Access is provided to books, eBooks, journals, electronic databases, reports, statistics and official publications in the general area of public management. This service covers a wide range of subjects, including management, economics, sociology, law, criminology, health, finance, sustainability and local government. IPA programmes are delivered through a blended learning model and the Library currently utilizes IP address authentication and OCLC EZproxy for remote access to library resources. The Library collection development is increasingly focused on delivering content and services to users electronically and utilising tools that enable easy access and navigation of resources.

      Contact phone
      353 1 240 3600
      Contact email
      procurement@ipa.ie
      Address
      Newtown Road, Y35 AP90 Wexford

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    Contracting authority
    Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage
    Title
    Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of access to electronic research/bibliographic databases to the Institute of Public Administration
    Type
    ResultFramework agreementPrequalification
    Main code
    92511000Library services
    Supplemental codes
    22200000Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines48160000Library software package72320000Database services79800000Printing and related services92500000Library, archives, museums and other cultural services92510000Library and archive services
    Location
    Dublin
    Estimated value
    €400,000.00
    Duration
    4 years

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