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24 Jul 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, located in Portsmouth, UK, has completed the procurement process for a multi-year subscription to the American Psychological Association's databases and publications. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is part of a light-touch regime. The procurement process was selective and awarded under a framework, below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract, which is focused on enhancing resources for psychology students and researchers at the university, was signed on 17th July 2026, with the service provision starting on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029. The total contract value is £136,315.05.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational resources and subscriptions, particularly those catering to higher education institutions. Companies that provide digital access to academic journals and educational material, or that have existing collaborations with frameworks like JISC, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This procurement highlights potential growth avenues for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the higher education sector by offering services that support academic research and student learning.

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Notice Title

American Psychological Databases 26-29 Subscription UoP

Notice Description

The university has awarded a multi year subscription for APA - range of publications and collections which are used primarily by our psychology students and researchers. Via our JISC membership subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070138-2026
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
£136,315 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

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