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NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for EBSCO supply: NCC collection

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in Manchester is progressing its procurement process with the completion of the tender titled "NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for EBSCO supply: NCC collection." This procurement falls under the Publications category and focuses on the provision of bibliographic databases like Medline, CINAHL, and PBSC for the NHS in England. The procurement method used is selective, drawing from a pre-existing framework agreement. The award stage is active, with Ebsco International Inc. named as the supplier, marking a significant contract value of GBP 1,656,942. The contract spans from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, covering the delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale enterprises to supply critical database services for the healthcare industry, particularly benefiting those with expertise in providing comprehensive publications and database solutions. While the procurement primarily does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it opens avenues for specialised firms with a strong footing in the bibliographic database domain. Businesses with a robust infrastructure to support framework agreements and a clientele within healthcare sectors can leverage this contract to solidify their market presence and expand their operations within the UK's public sector. Such contracts also foster long-term partnerships with eminent agencies like NICE, enhancing business credibility and prospects.

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Notice Title

NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for EBSCO supply: NCC collection

Notice Description

Provision of Medline, CINAHL and PBSC bibliographic databases to the NHS in England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6b2cea4-fd6f-4ace-aa28-c2ed30a1191d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0918e62e-5f5e-4e76-9cfb-96b080118245
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,656,942 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,656,942 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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