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Gale Database

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Jun 2026 at 15:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the Gale Database, as part of a direct procurement method without competition due to it being below the threshold. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification and is related to the industry category of goods, specifically database and operating software packages. The contract, valued at £90,578, was activated following the award to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Limited. The contract began on 17th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 16th March 2027, with delivery addresses located within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in database software and solutions to consider similar direct procurement contracts that require expertise in delivering specialised goods to academic institutions. Companies with robust connections to educational organisations and capabilities in bespoke software solutions can find growth avenues by participating in tenders of such nature. Large enterprises, particularly those able to offer competitive, high-quality solutions without necessitating a competitive bidding process, are well-placed to benefit from these types of contracts. The engagement with the University of Exeter highlights the potential for ongoing partnerships and repeat business in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gale Database

Notice Description

Procurement of Gale Database

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b22f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054886-2026
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
£90,578 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 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
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

Notice Documents

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