Award

EBSCO Journal sub renewals

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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Award

07 May 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Bath Spa University, focused on EBSCO Journal subscription renewals. This tender, categorised under the industry of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which followed a limited method, involved a direct award without prior publication of a contract notice. The procurement stage is now complete, with relevant key dates including the contract period spanning from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024. The value of the contract awarded to EBSCO International Inc was £85,038.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in publishing or supplying journals and periodicals, especially those able to meet the specific needs of higher education institutions like Bath Spa University. Large-scale suppliers, similar to EBSCO International Inc, are particularly well-suited to compete in direct award contracts of this nature, where the procurement method allows select suppliers to engage without prior notice requirements. This creates avenues for growth by establishing or strengthening relationships with educational institutions and expanding market presence in the journal and subscription sector.

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Notice Title

EBSCO Journal sub renewals

Notice Description

EBSCO Journal sub renewals SUPC LIB4038SU Additional information: Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5dbd243-e1d8-47ff-9406-c2f917da2187
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22211000 - Journals

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,038 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,038 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

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