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Wiley Medical and Nursing Journal Collection

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Mar 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involves the subscription for online access to the 2026 Wiley Medical and Nursing Journal Collection. This contract, related to electronic information services, is situated in Taunton, UK. The procurement falls under the category of services and was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd February 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of GBP 13,736.46.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in providing electronic information services, especially those focused on medical and healthcare journal publications. Large companies with robust online library infrastructures, similar to John Wiley & Sons Limited, the contract awardee, would find such tenders particularly suitable for business growth. The tender enables providers to partner with public healthcare institutions, offering a stable revenue stream and enhancing their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Wiley Medical and Nursing Journal Collection

Notice Description

The contract for subscription of online access to the 2026 Wiley Medical and Nursing Journal Collection. This service provides licensed electronic access to a comprehensive portfolio of peer-reviewed medical, healthcare, and nursing journals hosted on Wiley Online Library.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018961-2026
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64216200 - Electronic information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,447 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN WILEY & SONS

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