Award

EBSCO Databases (covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences) 2025-2026

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 14:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has completed a direct procurement process for the subscription to EBSCO Databases, covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences for the period 2025-2026. The procurement was awarded to EBSCO International Incl, located in Enfield, United Kingdom, with the contract signed on 22nd October 2025. The procurement process, identified as below threshold and without competition, aligns with Welsh devolved regulations and falls under the public authority sub-central government classification. The total value of the contract is £154,219.00, with services to be delivered across several regions including UKL15, UKL21, and UKL22.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing subscription services and databases, particularly those that offer unique coverage in academic fields like Humanities and Health Sciences. While this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, similar tenders in the future might benefit businesses that can provide competitive pricing, technological solutions, or specialized databases. Businesses able to partner effectively with educational institutions, understanding their specific resource requirements, stand to gain substantially from such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EBSCO Databases (covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences) 2025-2026

Notice Description

USW has made a direct award to EBSCO International for the subscription of EBSCO Databases (covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences), identified as key resources by library and academic staff. These resources (covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences) are unique in coverage and are mostly exclusively offered by EBSCO. A small few are offered by other vendors, but a combination of familiar, user friendly interface and discounted pricing makes EBSCO the vendor of choice at a value of PS154,219.00. Online access to these resources is essential for staff and students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e094
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073595-2025
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
£154,219 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Claire Thomas
Contact Email
claire.thomas1@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INCL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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