Social Science Database Subscription in French for UNOG (SC 1000202863)

The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is a key member of the United Nations family, we facilitate the Organization’s work in the promotion of peace, development and human rights. We build partnerships with civil society, research, academia and other international actors. We nurture mutual respect and understanding through cultural exchange. We preserve the institutional memory and unique heritage of the United Nations, and we reach out to mobilize support for the efforts of our Organization. Across all of these activities, we draw on the unique traditions and spirit of Geneva as a multilateral platform, bringing together different stakeholders and points of view. In the historic setting of the Palais des Nations, we work for a better future for all. Over 10,000 meetings are hosted here every year, each in different ways touching the lives of people across the globe. Whether it is promoting individual rights and empowerment, helping to build peace in fragile communities, advancing disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, facilitating humanitarian action or building conditions for sustainable development, the discussions and decisions at the Palais des Nations make a difference in the lives of people everywhere. UNOG Procurement is handled by the Purchase and Transportation Section (PTS). For details concerning UNOG, please refer to its website at: www.unog.ch Brief Description of Requirements: UNOG intends to establish a Contract for one (1) year + four (4) possible extensions of one (1) year each, starting on 1 January 2017, for the following: Social Science Database Subscription in French: UNOG Library is seeking a qualified provider to access the latest information on social sciences in both working languages of the United Nations to assist staff and mission personnel in their research. In order to fulfil this mandate, UNOG Library is requesting subscription to a comprehensive social science database in French, as the majority of English databases are already available. The database should have: a. Access to substantial quality French social science journals and articles in full text format; b. provide access by IP so it should be available to all staff members simultaneously from their office; c. provide the most advantageous prices for institutional subscriptions; d. provide online report on usage and statistics throughout the subscription period. In case of technical problem or no access, the contractor will respond immediately and notify the UNOG Library through the most appropriate channels of communication. The detailed service description will be indicated in the Solicitation document (RFQS).