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EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS)

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the procurement titled "EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS)" was completed by Bath Spa University, a body governed by public law located in Bath, UK. This procurement falls under the "library software package" industry category and was conducted using a limited procurement method, directly awarding the contract without prior publication of a competition. The award relates to a three-year renewal of a cloud-based subscription service that enhances the library's digital and catalogue offerings. This contract, valued at £63,814.80, was signed on 21st January 2025 and involves EBSCO International Inc as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses operating within the technology and library software industries. Companies capable of offering cloud-based solutions, particularly those that enhance digital collections and library cataloguing systems, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The procurement method and process highlight the value placed on established vendors capable of providing unique or indispensable services, indicating that businesses with specialized expertise or sole provider status in their field may find competitive edge in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS)

Notice Description

Three year renewal for EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) - a Cloud based subscription service which provides a Google-like search index and interface for the majority of the Library's digital collections and is integrated with the Library catalogue, "Prism".

Lot Information

Lot 1

Three year renewal for EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) - a Cloud based subscription service which provides a Google-like search index and interface for the majority of the Library's digital collections and is integrated with the Library catalogue, "Prism".

Procurement Information

Direct award - sole provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042956-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,814 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@bathspa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

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