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EBSCO Database Subscriptions 2026-2027 - call-off from the SUPC awarded framework agreement for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) ref LIB4054SU

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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16 Jul 2026 at 15:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University procured subscriptions to EBSCO databases and associated serials, periodicals and magazines, covering published information in digital form and potentially related print materials. The requirement sits within the wider market for newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines, and is classified under CPV 22200000. The goods are for delivery to Leeds Trinity University in Leeds, England. This is a library and information-resource supply requirement rather than a construction, consultancy or general IT services contract. Businesses relevant to this opportunity are publishers, database owners, subscription agents, information-service providers and distributors able to supply institutional access to academic or professional content, with the operational capability to support a university customer.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 16 July 2026 to EBSCO International Inc. The award and procurement value were £67,000. The contract runs from 16 July 2026 to 31 July 2027. The process used a selective procedure as a call-off from the SUPC awarded framework for Serials, Periodicals and Associated Services (Print and Digital), reference LIB4054SU. The tender period ended on 15 July 2026. Leeds Trinity University was the buyer. The awarded supplier is EBSCO International Inc. The published outcome records one active award for the full requirement, with no separate lot awards identified. The opportunity was marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award confirms university demand for managed access to database subscriptions and serial publications at institutional scale. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need a strong catalogue of relevant newspapers, journals, periodicals or magazines, reliable digital authentication and access arrangements, and the ability to manage subscription renewals and customer support across the contract year. Capability in both digital and print supply would be relevant because the framework covers both formats. Suppliers should also understand how to work through a selective framework call-off, maintain dependable fulfilment for a higher-education library, and provide clear administration for title, access and subscription changes. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EBSCO Database Subscriptions 2026-2027 - call-off from the SUPC awarded framework agreement for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) ref LIB4054SU

Notice Description

EBSCO Database Subscriptions 2026-2027 - call-off from the SUPC awarded framework agreement for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) ref LIB4054SU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70bb94f1-c039-4886-9632-44a5676b3f68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d8ba101-53f5-474c-b258-14442e9463ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Postcode Area
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
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

Further Information

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