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Subscription services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a tender process titled "Subscription services," within the services industry category, specifically for subscription services. The procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The project is set in the United Kingdom, with a contract duration from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. Key milestones in this process include the award stage, which was confirmed on 11th November 2025, and the contract formally published on 2nd February 2026. The procurement values the contract at £62,500.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing journal subscriptions, both print and digital. Large scale enterprises are particularly well-suited for this tender, given the non-SME and non-VCSE nature of the procurement. By collaborating with a prestigious buyer like the Bank of England, successful suppliers can enhance their reputation and expand their business profile in high-value public contracts.

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Notice Title

Subscription services

Notice Description

Journal subscriptions from SUPC framework agreement for Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital). 2 years + 1 optional year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ec7044a-d1ce-486c-9a5c-f67226ae80bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1401d89d-ebf1-4be3-b7ad-00ba3e3ff9aa
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
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
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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