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03 Jul 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process for the "BSOL Knowledge Subscription 2026-2029," which falls under the services category related to education and training. Situated in Portsmouth, the University has engaged in a selective procurement method below the threshold under an existing framework. Officially, the contract was awarded on 1st June 2026 and signed the same day with a completion date slated for 31st December 2029. The procurement aligns with the EU's light-touch regime and involves a gross contract value of £123,790.8, reflecting a strategic partnership with The British Standards Institution as the key supplier.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in educational tools, standards provision, and digital resources for academic environments. Organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive databases of standards or educational platforms would find themselves well-positioned to collaborate in similar projects or take advantage of future opportunities. The involvement of a renowned institution like The British Standards Institution highlights the prestige and potential growth for businesses that can align with or enhance such esteemed offerings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BSOL Knowledge Subscription 2026-2029

Notice Description

Provision of 3 subscription to BSOL / BSI Knowledge as a teaching, research and study tool for a broad range of courses and disciplines. BSOL and BSI Knowledge is used by professionals around the world, and it is a comprehensive source of draft, current and withdrawn British standards as well as adopted European and international standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c32b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,790 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION

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