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EBSCO Collection Subscription

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 May 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department of Health and Social Care, pertains to the "EBSCO Collection Subscription" under the services category. The contracting process focuses on the acquisition of newspaper, journal, periodical, and magazine subscriptions. The procurement location includes a broad range such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with an active award issued on 19th May 2026 with a contract period from 19th May 2026 to 18th May 2027. The procurement method, described as "Other," does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs. The total contract value awarded to Ebsco International Inc. is £17,740.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses experienced in supplying knowledge resource collections, particularly those capable of managing extensive subscription services across multiple regions. While the contract value may not appeal to smaller enterprises, larger businesses like Ebsco International Inc., which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to leverage this opportunity to provide extensive collections and enhance their portfolios. The contract period allows for long-term engagement, promising stable business growth for the supplier throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Title

EBSCO Collection Subscription

Notice Description

EBSCO Collection Knowledge Resources Subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a2e1317-f937-4acf-bdf7-e9274c2166e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef51577a-377c-4d2c-ab9a-bb411dbeb001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£17,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 18 May 2027 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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