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Journal and Periodical Subscription Services

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed a procurement process titled "Journal and Periodical Subscription Services". This contract, which is part of the industry's services category, focuses on providing subscription services for the Learning Resource Centre. Located in Liverpool, UKD72, the procurement was executed using a direct award through a framework without competition. The contract, identified by reference 058435-2025, was awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., a large supplier based in London, with the contract period spanning from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The tender process has reached the award stage as of 22nd September 2025, and the transparency notice has been published accordingly.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive journal and periodical supplies to educational institutions. It highlights potential growth avenues for suppliers in the educational publication sector, especially those adept at managing large volume orders and maintaining consistent delivery standards. Companies with a strong presence in academic resources would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities under sub-central government frameworks, where direct awards are possible.

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Notice Title

Journal and Periodical Subscription Services

Notice Description

Direct award through CPC framework (ref 2024/6801) for Learning Resource Centre subscriptions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ee1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058435-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
payments@liv-coll.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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