Award

Subscriptions

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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19 Nov 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has successfully concluded a procurement process for EBSCO library subscriptions under the industry category of subscription services (CPV Code 79980000). The procurement, valued at £790,000, was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers services in the South West region of the United Kingdom and was awarded on 1st August 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The award status is active as of the published date, 19th November 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing subscription services, particularly SMEs, to explore similar future opportunities in the higher education sector. Businesses that are adept at managing large-scale library subscriptions and can efficiently operate within a framework agreement will find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement process indicates a favourable environment for SMEs to expand their market presence, given their suitability highlighted in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

Subscriptions

Notice Description

EBSCO library subscriptions 2025-26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b30655a2-df35-49e2-be48-40da8fe2a8f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30309871-e66d-4248-a264-83bbd0c630e3
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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