Gibson Index

Benefits

• Over 40% discount
• Use by administration departments allowed
• Commercial use extension

Eligible Institutions

Universities, colleges and other learning, educational and research bodies in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Other organisations aligned with Eduserv’s charitable objectives of supporting education, research bodies and the public sector may ask to participate in the Agreement. Eduserv will liaise with the Supplier about any such requests.

Background Information

The agreement has been negotiated to provide better terms for current and new subscribers than were previously available.

Supplier Details

Owner: Gibson Index Ltd, 22 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2NY

Product Description

The Gibson Index is a database containing details of 46,600 technology-based SMEs across more than 50 technology sectors, including early stage startups, university spinouts, SME veterans, mid-sized firms, research centres and world class experts, all located in the UK.  A subscription to the Product gives, by way of example and not limitation, access to the database and the right for Authorised Users to download details of up 50 companies per download.  Licensees will also be sent the Index’s comprehensive 30+ page monthly Gibson Index Newsletter (popularly known as 'GiN') which focuses on up-and-coming SMEs, and a monthly Events Diary.

Access and Identity Management Solution

Key: Available, Not available

OpenAthens (SAML) or Athens (delete as appropriate)
Shibboleth (SAML)
IP address range
Username / Password

Technical Function Specification

The supplier confirms that throughout the term of the agreement the products will comply with the standards indicated.

Key: ü Available, û Not available, £ additional cost, N/A – Not applicable

Updates

Approximately three hundred new companies are added each month.  Updates to existing SME profiles (new address, contact name, news story etc) are uploaded weekly, usually late afternoon on Fridays.  The Supplier sends out regular emails to SMEs to prompt them to send their news and updated details.

When small firms or spinouts grow larger, they are relisted as 'Mid-size' in the 'Size of Company' search box, and if they reach the London Stock Market they are relisted as either 'SME-LSE' for the main market or 'SME-AIM' for the junior market.

All additions and new functionality will be incorporated at no additional charge.

Pricing

One Year licences are valid for a twelve month period from the Licence commencement date shown on the Order. Where the Licensee has chosen a three year commitment the Licence term shall be a thirty-six month period from the Licence commencement date shown on the Order.

Prices exclude VAT

*Option 1 = Option for Extended Educational Purposes
**Option 2 = Licence Extension for Commercial Projects

Sites may opt out of the three year licence by giving at least 90 days notice in advance of the licence anniversary commencement date. The penalty for such an opt out shall be the difference between a single year and three year fee for the year in which it is cancelled.
e.g. If a 3 year site licence commences on 1 September 2011 and a site wishes to opt out after 2 years written notice must be given to Eduserv on or before 1 June 2013 and the site will be charged £660 plus VAT to cancel the licence for the period 1st September 2013 – 31st August 2014.

Payment Terms

On receipt of a completed Order Form Institutions will be invoiced for the Licence year in which the Licence is signed.
In subsequent years, Institutions will be invoiced three months in advance of the anniversary date of the Licence.

There is no pro-rata charging for Institutions as all licences run for twelve or thirty six months from the licence commencement date.

All Purchase Orders must be made out to Eduserv and Eduserv's invoices must be paid within 30 calendar days of the date of the invoice.
 
Please also note that before completing this Order you should carefully read the Products Specification and Schedule of Fees relating to this Licence Agreement, published on the Eduserv Chest website.

Agreement Period

Start date: 01 July 2011 End date: 30 June 2012

Institution Commitment Period

This Agreement is of 1 years duration. Institutions may join the agreement at any time during the agreement period. They will then be committed to the end of their chosen licence period (1 or 3 years). 3 year Licenses may be terminated early with appropriate notice and with financial penalty.

How to Order

One copy of the Order Form is required.

When completed the form should be returned to:

1. As a PDF by email: finance@eduserv.org.uk
2. By Fax: 01225 474301 
3. By post to:
   Eduserv
   Royal Mead
   Railway Place
   Bath
   BA1 1SR

along with an Institution Purchase Order for the full amount due plus VAT, made out to ‘Eduserv’.

Please note that this Overview is designed to provide a general summary of the Agreement. Before committing to buy a Licence, potential subscribers must always read the licence terms, paying particular attention to any special licence conditions.

Licence Type

Site licence with Eduserv Standard Chest Licence Terms and Conditions. Please also refer to Additional Term and Condition (PDF, 80 Kb)  for terms relating to the Data protection act which the supplier would like to draw attention to.

What institutions and library services are allowed to do?

Who can use the resource?

The resources are licensed for all Authorised Users, defined as Students, Staff and Walk-in Users – [see Licence Terms 1.1(a)(i)/(ii)/(iii) at the links below]

Please note that the Standard Licence can be extended Extended Educational Purposes and Commercial Projects for additional fees - see Price and Ordering tab.

What can authorised users do?

The resources can be used for Educational Purposes – see Licence Term 1.1(b):

• education
• teaching
• distance learning
• private study
• academic research
• administration and management of the Licensee’s educational or research operations

Exclusions

• See Licence Term 3 for exclusions and restrictions
• The resources may not be used for anything other than Educational Purposes unless the Licence Extension for Commercial Projects has been bought; this allows use for the restricted “Commercial Projects” defined – see Annex B of the Licence (Licence Extension for Commercial Projects)
• Downloading of large amounts of material by authorised users that might be considered ‘systematic’.

Termination Clauses

The Licensee may retain an electronic copy of the Licensed Material in its archives for reference only.  Copies of parts of the Licensed Material already made and/or used by the Licensee or Authorised Users in accordance with clause 2.2 may be retained and used in accordance with the terms of this Licence Agreement – see Licence Term 10.5

Personal Licences

Personal licences are not available.

Trials

Free trials are available. A two or three working days (Monday – Friday) trial upon request from any Community member who has an interest in ordering Products. Such free trial licences shall allow the Community member to view but not download the Products. The Supplier shall also maintain the free Demonstrator web service, which allows access to SMEs in one sector only – ‘Design & Prototyping’.

To arrange a trial please contact help@eduserv.org.uk or visit the suppliers Demonstration website. 

Login Information

A username and password is required. Gibson Index website.

Technical Support

Support will be provided via a single contact or his/her deputy at each Institution. Contact details:

• email: information@gibson-index.com
• phone: 0207 629 4064

Product Documentation

Comprehensive help files are included in the online service. 
Copying of hardcopy and electronic documentation is permitted.

Training and Training Materials

The Gibson Index Ltd ‘A USER’S GUIDE’ explains how to use the database's search functions. The search function has been designed solely for speed and simplicity, allowing users to find a particular company or chosen set of companies in the shortest possible time.