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Health Service Journal (HSJ) Knowledge Resources 2026

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Mar 2026 at 19:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Health Service Journal (HSJ) Knowledge Resources 2026". This contract falls under the services industry category concerning newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, with a specific focus on delivering subscription-based knowledge resources. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement process covers the period from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2027. The award was made to Wilmington Healthcare Limited, an SME, on 4th March 2026, with the contract value set at £32,500 GBP. Although the tender period ended on 2nd February 2026, the Department of Health and Social Care led the procurement method described as "Other", primarily aimed at sourcing knowledge resources within the healthcare domain.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise or interest in providing subscription-based knowledge resources, particularly in the healthcare sector. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with and compete for similar procurement opportunities. The successful supplier, Wilmington Healthcare Limited, exemplifies how specialised firms can leverage such contracts to expand their services and influence within public sector health communications. With the extended contract period, businesses exploring opportunities in publishing or journal provision can consider similar procurements to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Service Journal (HSJ) Knowledge Resources 2026

Notice Description

Health Service Journal (HSJ) Knowledge Resources Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f88a6458-e54c-4374-920c-3c8d7071f9ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1faf55a-17ae-4f96-96ea-3fb57598268d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WILMINGTON HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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