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Subscription ScienceDirect (Government Edition)

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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10 May 2026 at 08:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), a central government public authority in Coventry, UK, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Subscription ScienceDirect (Government Edition)" contract. This tender, identified by the ID STA10257, pertains to the services industry, focusing specifically on subscription services accessible within the UK region. The procurement process falls below the threshold with details unknown, and has successfully transitioned through to the award stage as of 10th May 2026. The contract will run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, intended to facilitate access to a pivotal science literature research database vital for research teams and service provision to levy payers.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT and information services industry that specialise in delivering subscription-based solutions and services. The contract has been awarded to Elsevier BV, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Businesses capable of providing specialised database solutions or related research accessibility platforms may find a lucrative customer base in similar public sector opportunities. With the contract valued at £72,000 excluding VAT (£86,400 including VAT), it showcases potential growth avenues for SMEs engaged in niche technology and subscription services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription ScienceDirect (Government Edition)

Notice Description

ScienceDirect (Government Edition) is a science literature research database. This is essential for research teams and other staff to access the latest peer-reviewed research to support evidence-based provision of services to levy payers. This research database, can only be obtained directly from the publisher Elsevier B.V.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069530
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042768-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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