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EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS) Tool

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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30 Jul 2026 at 14:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for the EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS) Tool, classified under the software package and information systems industry category. Based in London, with locations extending to British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, this service procurement has reached the award stage. The tender period concluded on 17th July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2027. The contract, valued at GBP 21,233, was awarded to EBSCO Information Services following an 'Other' procurement method.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Although the tender is not specifically marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in providing comprehensive discovery services and information systems could find a prosperous market within government transparency and healthcare sectors. Engaging in such public sector contracts not only offers monetary benefits but also enhances business reputation and expertise in handling complex government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS) Tool

Notice Description

EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS) Tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41cd266-8873-4db3-bfb8-1b3a14be6a69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,233 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,233 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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