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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Wolters Kluwer Ltd - OVID High Impact Full Text Journal Collection

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The trust has awarded a contract to Wolters Kluwer (Medical Research) Ltd for the provision of the OVID High Impact Full Text Journal Collection. Categorised under library and archive services, this process is in the award stage and utilises the direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at GBP 34,351, is active and spans from 31st December 2025 to 31st December 2026, with the award being signed on 30th December 2025.

This procurement opens avenues for businesses specialising in library and archive services, especially those offering digital information and research content. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with a focus on medical research or scholarly publications, are ideally positioned to compete for similar future opportunities. As the contract method did not involve competitive bidding, businesses in this niche should consider unique value offerings that can attract direct awards or waivers in similar contexts.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Wolters Kluwer Ltd - OVID High Impact Full Text Journal Collection

Notice Description

This service relates to the OVID High Impact Full Text Journal Collection by Wolters Kluwer (Medical Research) Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066632
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021281-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,351 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLTERS KLUWER (MEDICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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