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BMJ Subscription

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves a direct purchase for a 12-month subscription to the British Medical Journal (BMJ) from BMJ Publishing Group Limited. The contract, valued at £24,294 gross, spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, focusing on subscription services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, and UKI. The process is at the award stage, with the contract details signed on 31 December 2025 and formally announced on 12 February 2026.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for large-scale enterprises specialising in publishing or similar services, particularly those capable of providing robust subscription models within the healthcare sector. Businesses equipped with expertise in high-quality educational content for healthcare professionals could greatly benefit from partnerships with public authorities such as Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Other potential competitors might learn from BMJ Publishing Group Limited's success in securing such contracts, focusing on direct procurement opportunities below competitive thresholds to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

BMJ Subscription

Notice Description

12 month subscription to the BMJ 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012672-2026
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
£20,245 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 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

BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

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