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EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 Oct 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its EBSCO Database subscriptions, with the contract awarded to Ebsco Information Services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically covering serials, periodicals, and associated services, with CPV classifications including newspapers, journals, periodicals, magazines, library software packages, and database services. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was concluded with the award notice published on 21st October 2025. The contract period spans from 4th July 2025 to 31st July 2026, with services delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, valued at £350,547.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in library software and database services, particularly large-scale suppliers like Ebsco Information Services. Businesses specialising in these areas can benefit from long-term partnerships with educational institutions like the University of the West of England, as the demand for updated and comprehensive subscription services is a constant in academia. Although the process was selectively tendered, understanding the framework agreements and maintaining strong ties with contracting authorities can position businesses advantageously for future opportunities in similar procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals

Notice Description

EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals for CATE/CBAL/CHSS until 31/07/2026 as per framework - Serials, periodicals, and associated services (LIB4054SU)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad2a17a4-17eb-4cbc-b021-ef737cf1cf68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cadd5-80ee-4601-bf65-1eb120f55491
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

48160000 - Library software package

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,547 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,547 £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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