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Oxford Scholarship Online - History, Law and Political Science Modules

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords has completed a procurement process titled "Oxford Scholarship Online - History, Law and Political Science Modules," aimed at providing subscription services on behalf of the House of Commons Library. This procurement, categorised under services, was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The tender, associated with CPV code 79980000 for subscription services, involved the procurement of services from Oxford University Press Limited. The process reached the Award and Contract stage, with the contract active between 1st June 2025 and 30th May 2027, and a gross value of £21,934. This procurement falls within the central government public authority sector and took place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for those businesses capable of providing specialised subscription services in scholarly content. Large-scale and established suppliers, like Oxford University Press Limited, with experience in delivering comprehensive online modules and resources, would find such contracts advantageous. This procurement demonstrates a preference for reliable and reputable suppliers capable of fulfilling needs without competition, reflecting a straightforward procurement process focused on efficiency and expertise in the field of library resources and educational content.

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Notice Title

Oxford Scholarship Online - History, Law and Political Science Modules

Notice Description

Subscription to Oxford Scholarship Online on behalf of the House of Commons Library, for use by members and staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005273-2026
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
£21,934 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS
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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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