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Library Periodicals and Database Subscriptions 2026-2028

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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17 Jul 2026 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for "Library Periodicals and Database Subscriptions 2026-2028," classified under the services category with the CPV code 22113000 for library books. The procurement, conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was recently awarded. The contract, worth £1,900,000, was awarded on 14th July 2026 and will cover a period from July 2026 to July 2028. Services will be delivered to the UK, with the agency headquartered at 10 South Colonnade, London, E14 3PU. This contract award follows the tender period which concluded on 13th July 2026, marking the end of the procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library materials and subscription services. Companies such as Ebsco International Inc., which has been awarded the contract, illustrate that larger enterprises that have the capability to fulfill extensive subscription needs will likely find this sector rewarding. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could also find opportunities through frameworks such as this, although this specific tender does not prioritise voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Consistent demand for periodicals and database access in institutional settings suggests ongoing prospects for similar contracts in this and related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Periodicals and Database Subscriptions 2026-2028

Notice Description

Contract for library periodicals and subscriptions 2026-2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be348b5a-e0c6-4c47-a066-d5c8cffd529a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2028 2-3 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 3PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Island Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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