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EBSCO Journals - Subscription Renewals

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Oct 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England in Bristol has completed a procurement process for "EBSCO Journals - Subscription Renewals" as part of a joint consortia agreement, with the contract reference LIB4054 SU. This procurement falls under the industry category of subscription services (CPV code 79980000) and is meant to cover the period from 4th July 2025 to 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £165,000, was awarded on 3rd July 2025 and is designated to serve the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically, a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large-scale businesses in the subscription services sector, particularly those with existing framework agreements. Although the process is complete, understanding the dynamics of such tenders can provide valuable insights for potential suppliers. Companies in the information services industry, like Ebsco Information Services—which was awarded the contract—can use this agreement to enhance their business portfolio and credibility within the academic sector. Future similar opportunities can serve as growth avenues for companies that can provide tailored subscription services to educational institutions.

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Notice Title

EBSCO Journals - Subscription Renewals

Notice Description

EBSCO Journals - Subscription Renewals for CATE/CBAL/CHSS until 31/07/2026 Joint Consortia Agreement Ref LIB4054 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ca5e799-f6b5-46b1-9a53-4fd20600d2c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382e7654-0846-4f1b-8ed0-a03493692166
Current Stage
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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
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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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