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Sport Discus Database

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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28 Jul 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Sport Discus Database" was conducted by Cardiff Metropolitan University, based in Cardiff, UK. The tender, which falls under the industry category of "goods" (specifically database software packages), underwent the procurement stage involving direct award without competition due to its below-threshold classification. The contract was awarded on 28th July 2025 and involves a 3-year subscription agreement from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. EBSCO Information Services, located in London, was selected as the supplier. The procurement method ensures compliance with Welsh devolved regulations, and the contract is valued at £40,000, excluding taxes.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses dealing in digital and database services, particularly those offering specialised solutions in software package provisions. As the procurement was concluded without competition, similar service providers could explore direct engagement strategies with public entities for future projects. Companies with expertise in library and information services, particularly large entities like EBSCO that can manage substantial contractual commitments across multiple years, would be well-positioned in similar marketplaces. The alignment with devolved regulations also suggests potential growth avenues for businesses familiar with specific regional legal frameworks.

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Notice Title

Sport Discus Database

Notice Description

Provision of Sport Discus Database Subscription. This is a 3 year agreement from 2025 - 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05674b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043555-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES

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