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10 Jun 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Accelerate Database plan yr 1/3" was conducted by the University of Exeter, a sub-central public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically databases and operating software packages. The procurement was completed using a direct method below the competition threshold, involving no call for competition. The contract was awarded to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Limited, a large supplier, and covers a period from 20 March 2026 to 19 March 2027. The procurement stage is complete as of the announcement date on 10 June 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in software solutions and database systems. Large entities with the capability to respond promptly to direct procurement requests, and those experienced in dealing with public authorities, such as educational institutions, would particularly benefit from participating in similar tenders. Companies that have a strong track record in delivering reliable database solutions and are able to meet the specific technical requirements set by institutions like the University of Exeter would be well-poised to leverage such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

Accelerate Database plan yr 1/3

Notice Description

Accelerate Gale database plan- 3 year deal, March 2026-March 2027. Year 1 of 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b229
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054878-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,865 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
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

CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA

Further Information

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