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Journals@Ovid and LWW Premier Collection

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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24 Jul 2026 at 09:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based at Frenchay Campus, Bristol, has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "Journals@Ovid and LWW Premier Collection" for the subscription renewal of these collections until 30 June 2027. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically aligned with medical and educational journals, classified under CPV code 22211000. The process was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, valued at £66,380, was signed with WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH) LIMITED on 7 July 2026, with the service period running from 8 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with contract details published on 24 July 2026.

This tender represents a strategic growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in the provision of medical and educational resources, particularly those focusing on journal subscriptions. SMEs with expertise in delivering high-quality content and maintaining robust client support services are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The successful completion of this tender underscores the importance of tailoring offerings to meet specific institutional needs and underscores the potential for steady revenue streams through similar partnerships in the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Journals@Ovid and LWW Premier Collection

Notice Description

Subscription Renewal of Journals@Ovid and LWW Premier Collection - until 30/06/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070070-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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