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Online Journal Database

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), alongside its executive agency the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), has completed a procurement process for an "Online Journal Database" to support various business functions, such as policy development and compliance activity. The contract, classified under the CPV code for "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines," was awarded through a direct award using a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. on 7th April 2026, with its start date set for 29th April 2026, and will run until 28th April 2029. The procurement, valued at £110,922, was conducted in England, and the tender stage is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content aggregation and distribution. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities to offer robust digital journal services would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar opportunities, especially those aiming to collaborate with government bodies like HMRC. The procurement method involving framework agreements suggests that established businesses with expertise in navigating such frameworks could leverage their experience to secure future contracts, thereby fostering growth and expanding their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Journal Database

Notice Description

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), inclusive of its executive agency the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), requires a supplier to provide access to a comprehensive online journal aggregation service to support evidence-based policy development, operational decision-making, compliance activity, and research across multiple business areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2045db46-f501-4932-92bb-35cb09d0b949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f693376f-0dfa-4f73-a113-f9f8f1e8155d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award using a Framework Agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,922 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,922 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

EBSCO WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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