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ProQuest Select Access & Build Subscription

University of Exeter

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "ProQuest Select Access & Build Subscription", focusing on services in subscription provisions. The contract involves direct procurement below the threshold without competition, awarded to ProQuest LLC. The procurement is located in Exeter, within the UKK43 region, and covers the period from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2026, with the contract officially signed on 6th October 2025. The total contract value is £66,585.25 including VAT.

This tender presents clear growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in subscription services, particularly those experienced in providing archival access and building subscription models. Given its direct procurement nature without competition, businesses that can establish strong relationships with academic institutions or public authorities may find success in similar projects. Large enterprises, such as ProQuest LLC, are particularly well-suited due to their capability to deliver comprehensive service packages, thus catering to the specific needs of higher education institutions like the University of Exeter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ProQuest Select Access & Build Subscription

Notice Description

Primary Sources Select Access and Build (Plan B75) - Perpetual Archive PAL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029066-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£55,487 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ProQuest LLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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