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Subscription for SocINDEX Bibliography of Sociology Research Journals

Derbyshire County Council

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03 Oct 2025 at 18:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Derbyshire County Council involves the subscription for the SocINDEX Bibliography of Sociology Research Journals. This service falls under the services procurement category and is procured through a direct procurement method, classified below the threshold without competition. The service is scheduled for delivery in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region identified as UKF1. The procurement has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract active from 1 April 2025. It is structured for renewal annually until 31 March 2035, subject to review and approval. The contract, valued at £39,642.09 excluding VAT, was signed on 1 April 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers specialising in subscription services, particularly those with expertise in bibliographic databases. The awarded supplier, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., highlights that knowledge in digital service delivery and capability to handle substantial contracts can position businesses well for such procurement opportunities. Given the long-term potential till 2035, businesses capable of maintaining quality service and adapting to annual reviews have a competitive edge in similar future tenders within the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription for SocINDEX Bibliography of Sociology Research Journals

Notice Description

The supply of an annual subscription to SocINDEX, a comprehensive bibliographic database for sociology research journals. The service is to be delivered digitally and renewed annually from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2035, subject to annual review and budget approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a851
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062336-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,642 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

Further Information

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