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Oxford University Press Reference Online Resources

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has completed the procurement process for the provision of online reference resources, titled "Oxford University Press Reference Online Resources." This contract falls under the services category and is specifically for subscription services. The procurement involved the direct method, executed without competition due to being below the threshold. The contract has been awarded and signed on 25 March 2026, with a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The procurement is based in London, United Kingdom, within the UKI32 region, with the total gross value of £13,860.65.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in online reference and subscription services, particularly those within the publishing or digital content sector. While the procurement method was direct, businesses similar to Oxford University Press—those offering comprehensive and reliable reference databases—might find such opportunities for collaboration with government entities to be beneficial for long-term growth. The provision of databases like the Oxford Dictionary of National Bibliography and other subject-based reference works plays a pivotal role in supporting the informational needs of members and staff of the government, ensuring the mutual benefit of comprehensive knowledge resources and sustained business engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oxford University Press Reference Online Resources

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons (the Authority) requires the provision of reference resources. The Authority requires the subscription to provide online access to Oxford Dictionary of National Bibliography, Oxford Reference & Who's Who (plus Who was Who). The 3 resources provide quick reference tools for members and staff looking for bibliographic information, or dictionaries, encyclopaedias and other subject-based reference works. The databases are updated to make sure they provide relevant information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027674-2026
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
£13,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 REFERENCE ONLINE RESOURCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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