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30 Jul 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University has completed a procurement process titled "British Standards Online (BSOL/Knowledge)" under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on education and training services. Located in Oxford, United Kingdom, the procurement aimed to secure a subscription to British Standards Online, involving a comprehensive database of more than 100,000 standards. This award has been made under a selective procurement method, specifically a below-threshold award under an existing framework. The contract, valued at £82,212 (gross £98,654), was signed on 13 July 2026 and is active until 31 December 2029, with the notice of completion published on 30 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale subscription services or specialised in providing access to digital knowledge databases. Enterprises that are well-suited to compete tend to be those with the capability to deliver robust digital solutions and possess a proven track record in handling large institutional clients like universities. The procurement provides an opportunity for increased visibility and strategic alignment with public authority demands, thus driving business growth through enhanced service offerings and established market presence.

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Notice Title

British Standards Online (BSOL/Knowledge)

Notice Description

Subscription to British Standards Online (BSOL)/ BSI Knowledge BSOL/ BSI Knowledge is a bibliographic, citation and full text database of more than 100,000+ British and adopted European and international standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d72c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071996-2026
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
£82,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 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
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

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