Award

12 Month Subscription to EBSCO Host

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Award

15 Apr 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process has been completed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The contract, titled "12 Month Subscription to EBSCO Host," falls under the industry category of subscription services (CPV code 79980000) and encompasses a broad geographical scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement, which used a direct method through a single tender action below threshold, was concluded with the award on 24 March 2025. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of £65,569 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly for those capable of providing access to specialised databases such as EBSCO Host. Large-scale suppliers, similar to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete in this space due to the scope and requirements of the tender. While this particular tender is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it exemplifies the type of high-value contracts that such providers might aspire to as they grow and scale their operations. Ensuring capability to meet similar demands in diverse geographical locations can position businesses favourably for future government contracts.

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Notice Title

12 Month Subscription to EBSCO Host

Notice Description

12 months access to select EBSCO Host databases. Organisational access for DESNZ and DSIT to the product for a fixed period for a fixed fee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7be70252-e9f4-49c1-8ddb-fa1290ed571a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d1fa817-e3f7-4825-ae72-6e20e0ea068a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£65,569 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,569 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurements@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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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