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CON 25757 MOJ Online Library Services CF

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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23 Jan 2026 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process under the supc lib4054 Framework Agreement, awarding a contract for Online Library Services to EBSCO International Inc. This call-off contract, starting on 1st January 2026 and running until 31st December 2029, is valued at £327,691.04. It involves providing digital research databases and journal subscriptions, with delivery locations extending from the United Kingdom to British Overseas Territories and beyond. This procurement, classified under 'Library management system' and 'Subscription services', was executed through a selective method, signalling a deliberate choice within a competitive framework, with a focus on services in the education and research industries.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses with strengths in digital library services, academic content provision, and subscription management. SMEs, in particular, could find it beneficial to target similar future procurement processes, given the selective procurement method that often favours specialised expertise and resource management capabilities. The comprehensive reach of delivery locations, including the rest of the world, offers further potential for market expansion and business networking in diverse regions. Such contracts also suit companies seeking to establish or enhance relationships with government entities, especially within the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CON 25757 MOJ Online Library Services CF

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call off contract under the supc lib4054 Framework Agreement for the provision of Online Library Services, including digital research databases, ejournal subscriptions and associated information services. The contract has been awarded to ebsco International Inc, a specialist provider of academic research platforms and subscription management solutions. The awarded services provide access to a suite of high value databases covering criminology, psychology, behavioural sciences, sociology, public health, and related subject areas, alongside access to full text academic journals from leading publishers including Oxford University Press, Sage, Taylor and Francis, and Wiley.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ce04e71-a8c3-464b-929f-85d1cd3fb0b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f58f1e-01bb-4933-b09f-1e55ba54cf70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£327,691 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,691 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Ministry of Justice
Contact Email
hmctscommercial@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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