Award

Library Service Subscriptions for the provision of Medical Databases

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for 'Library Service Subscriptions for the provision of Medical Databases' was undertaken by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under subscription services, was concluded with an award on 27th November 2025, and covers the period from 1st January to 31st December 2026. The services, specifically subscriptions to Medline and CINAHL for medical journals, are intended to enhance library resources. The procurement utilised a below threshold method, and EBSCO International Inc. was the selected supplier.

This contract, valued at £12,382.32 gross, presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in information and library services, particularly those specialising in medical databases and journals. Given the nature and specialised scope of the tender, larger entities with expertise in subscription management and a proven track record in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The successful execution and service delivery in this domain can lead to further collaborations and entries into similar projects within NHS trusts and healthcare departments. The award underlines the necessity for robust subscription services to support medical research and academic needs, fostering greater business engagement in the healthcare information sector.

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Notice Title

Library Service Subscriptions for the provision of Medical Databases

Notice Description

Library Service Subscriptions to Medline and CINAHL for access to medical journals and publications. Subscriptions cover the period 01/01/2026-31/12/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eeeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079825-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£10,318 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

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