Award

Taylor & Francis EBA (via GOBI Library Solutions EBSCO)

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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02 Jun 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for subscription services, titled "Taylor & Francis EBA (via GOBI Library Solutions EBSCO)," has reached the award stage. The buying organisation is the University of Bristol, located in Bristol, England, which seeks full access to Taylor & Francis eBook selection on an EBA basis. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £225,000 and is set to commence on 2nd June 2025, completing on 1st June 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This award was announced on 2nd June 2025.

For businesses looking to expand in the subscription services sector, this tender offers substantial growth opportunities. Companies that are large-scale suppliers with experience in handling educational eBook subscriptions, similar to EBSCO International Inc., the awarded supplier, would be well-suited to compete in this area. Although this particular opportunity is not suitable for SME or VCSE businesses, it highlights the potential for collaboration with institutions like the University of Bristol in facilitating access to sophisticated eBook platforms through established framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Taylor & Francis EBA (via GOBI Library Solutions EBSCO)

Notice Description

Full access to Taylor & Francis eBook selection on an EBA basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72ab81e0-2d70-42bb-8056-ad365200cd4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50875648-bc76-4d4b-92c5-492dfc33cbc1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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