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Library subscription service

St Helens College

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29 Jul 2025 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

St Helens College has successfully completed the procurement process for a library subscription service, which includes a single sign-on connection and access to various educational databases. The contract, falling under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000), was awarded on 9th June 2025 to Ebsco International Inc. The service will cover the North West region of the United Kingdom with a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 21st August 2028. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, following a competitive quotation process under a limited method. Prior to this, the tender period concluded on 2nd June 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of library service platforms that can enhance academic research capabilities in educational institutions. Large-scale businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive software solutions and integration services may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, particularly those that can support the specialised needs outlined by St Helens College. Engaging in such contracts can strengthen business portfolios and offer exposure in the educational sector, demonstrating an ability to provide critical information systems solutions. While the procurement was below the threshold for SMEs and VCSEs, those with ample resources and niche expertise remain competitive in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library subscription service

Notice Description

Library subscription service including single sign on connection, academic search elite, business source elite, CINAHL, Education reseatch, Criminal justice abstracts, eBooks, Apps, Full text finder, Discovery service 3 year call off from Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges Ltd (APUC) framework for the supply of library services platforms and associated services ITS1062AP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bb0de10-5d4f-4c84-b4dd-41dedcbdbb35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f666fdf-99f7-48cf-a6ce-46aec1f8bd28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,008 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,008 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 2-3 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
St Helens College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ebsco International Inc

Further Information

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