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Subscription Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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26 May 2026 at 11:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Bank of England as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Subscription Services," pertains to the services industry category and is aimed at providing access to research and information searching services via EBSCO's Discovery Service. The process is complete and falls under the Below threshold procurement method. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract commenced on 21st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 20th April 2029. The procurement was conducted under the legal framework identified as 2023/54 of UK legislation. The award was given to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., and the contract details were published on 26th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those specialising in academic and professional research solutions. Businesses that can offer efficient and innovative access to research databases and information technology services are particularly well-suited to competing for similar tenders. Being part of such procurement processes allows firms to enhance their business portfolios, tapping into the prestigious clientele of central government institutions like the Bank of England. The strategic location in London further underscores the potential for continued collaboration and business growth within the heart of the UK's financial sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Services

Notice Description

Access to research and information searching services via EBSCO's Discovery Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a35a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048680-2026
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

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
£48,128 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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