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C434518 - BTH25-339 Subscription to Medline Ultimate Journal Package

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the subscription to the Medline Ultimate Journal Package has been completed by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement, categorised under "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines" within the goods category, aimed to support the Trust's training and research programmes by granting access to a Biomedical Journal Package. Located in Bradford, UK, the tender period concluded on 31st March 2026, with the subsequent contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Ebsco International Inc. following the award announcement on 22nd April 2026.

This tender represents a viable opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in academic and biomedical publications to expand their portfolios through framework agreements with public healthcare organisations. Though not specifically directed towards small or voluntary sector enterprises, companies in the publication sector could leverage such contracts to strengthen their market position. Partnerships with esteemed organisations like the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can enhance business credibility and maximise exposure in the public procurement domain. This contract illustrates the importance of targeted procurement strategies in reaching niche markets effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C434518 - BTH25-339 Subscription to Medline Ultimate Journal Package

Notice Description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) requires access to a Biomedical Journal Package as part of their training and research scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9190f70-3eca-49e3-bd1c-6c72121a5813
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38b6a2c-b512-44f4-b557-2d9fa13ba625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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