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Subscription Digital Content Access

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited, located in Teddington, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of digital academic and scientific content. The tender titled "Subscription Digital Content Access" falls under the services category and involves the delivery of content through Elsevier's online platforms. This contract, linked to the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, was awarded to Elsevier B.V. on 17th February 2026. The contract's value is £47,285.65, and it covers the period from 1st January to 31st December 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown", indicating a more streamlined process suitable for lower-value procurements. The main delivery address for the services is in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content delivery services. Companies with capabilities in academic publishing, digital distribution, and those that excel in providing scientific resources would find this contract especially advantageous. Given its classification under services such as "Printed matter and related products" and "Business services", organisations that can innovate in these areas or offer unique content delivery solutions would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The involvement of a public undertaking like NPL Management Limited further highlights the potential for establishing long-term relationships with reputable public entities, thus fostering growth and expanding business networks in the industry.

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Notice Title

Subscription Digital Content Access

Notice Description

Provision of digital academic and scientific content through Elsevier online platforms for the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066990
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022871-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

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