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Provision of EBSCO Discovery Service Package

University of Bedfordshire

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of EBSCO Discovery Service Package," which falls under the category of platform interconnectivity software development services. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and classified under the European legal basis scheme CELEX, was carried out using a limited procurement method. This involved an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, using a desktop award process on the APUC framework ITS1062 AP Library Management Systems and Associated Services. EBSCO Information Services, based in Enfield, United Kingdom, has been awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £83,590, was signed on 15th July 2025, and the procurement location is within the UK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those focused on enhancing research capabilities and platform interconnectivity. SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector could greatly benefit from engaging with similar procurement processes. The procurement method chosen suggests a niche market approach, ideal for companies adept at providing tailored solutions under specific framework agreements. Companies with innovative platforms that anticipate user needs can leverage their expertise to deliver services that align with the requirements of educational institutions, thereby fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of EBSCO Discovery Service Package

Notice Description

EBSCO Discovery Service is an all-inclusive search solution that makes in-depth research easy. The platform offers sophisticated features that anticipate user intent, helping them get to exactly what they are looking for quickly and easily

Lot Information

Lot 1

Acquisition of this resource will support compliance with OFS B3 conditions, TEF, REF submissions, NSS and PTES student satisfaction surveys and University KPI's.

Procurement Information

This service is being procured via a desktop award process on Lot 1 of the APUC framework ITS1062 AP Library Management Systems and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044141-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Bedfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO Information Services

Further Information

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