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Health Service Journal Subscription

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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02 Jan 2026 at 17:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has concluded the procurement process for a subscription to the Health Service Journal, a niche service catered to the requirements of the House of Commons Library. This tender falls under the services category and was completed using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to HSJ Information Ltd., a large supplier, with a contract period beginning on 30th December 2025 and ending on 29th December 2026. The procurement was governed by the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract value agreed at £13,600 net and £16,320 gross, in GBP currency.

This tender offers businesses within the subscription services industry an example of streamlined procurement, highlighting the opportunities for those positioned to offer health-related and specialised information services. Companies that can provide tailored content suitable for governmental bodies or libraries may find similar opportunities to engage in direct procurement processes, especially when the service requirements are unique and specialised. Such contracts can propel growth by expanding service offerings within central government sectors. HSJ Information Ltd.'s success demonstrates the potential for large suppliers in delivering bespoke solutions to governmental clients, though similar prospects may await smaller firms that can compete in niche areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Service Journal Subscription

Notice Description

The House of Commons require a subscription to the Health Service Journal for the House of Commons Library.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fede
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000092-2026
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
£13,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSJ INFORMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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