Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

EBSCO Database Subscriptions (2026-2029)

Oxford Brookes University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2026 at 12:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Aug 2026 at 16:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

06 Aug 2026 at 09:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University procured subscriptions to a range of EBSCO databases. The purchase covers access to database content and related subscription services, with the listed subject matter also covering journals and education and training. The requirement supports the university’s information and research needs. The buying organisation is Oxford Brookes University, based in Oxford. Delivery is recorded for the United Kingdom, without a more specific location. This is a database subscription requirement rather than a purchase of general training services or journal production; those categories appear alongside the subscription in the procurement’s subject classifications. EBSCO International Inc. was selected to supply the subscriptions.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been signed. Oxford Brookes University made a direct award to EBSCO International Inc., on the basis that the database packages are proprietary to EBSCO. There was one lot. The awarded gross value is £242,128. The contract was signed on 16 October 2026 and runs from 16 October 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award was dated 6 August 2026. The procurement was classified as goods, with the listed subject matter including journals, subscriptions and education and training. No separate scored evaluation criteria are recorded; the stated basis for selecting the supplier was the proprietary nature of the packages.

For suppliers assessing Oxford Brookes University’s future database subscription needs, this award shows demand for access to a portfolio of specialist database packages on a multi-year basis. A credible competitor would need to offer relevant scholarly or educational databases, demonstrate that its content meets the university’s requirements, and provide dependable subscription access and support over the full contract term. The direct award rationale indicates that the selected packages were proprietary to EBSCO, so competing effectively on a future requirement would depend on offering suitable alternatives or distinct content that addresses the university’s needs. Suppliers should be able to manage institutional subscriptions and serve a university customer at this scale. The award went to a large supplier, providing an indication of the incumbent’s market position, but the source does not set out specific accreditation, staffing or technical capacity requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

EBSCO Database Subscriptions (2026-2029)

Notice Description

Provision of various EBSCO databases from 2026-2029

Procurement Information

These packages are proprietary to EBSCO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098989-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

79980000 - Subscription services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,128 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£242,128 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxford Brookes University
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Postcode Area
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

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...