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Academic Search Complete

University Of Bedfordshire

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16 Oct 2026 at 12:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire procured a subscription to Academic Search Complete, a research and academic information service for university users. The purchase is classified as a subscription service and is intended for use by the university. The delivery location is in the United Kingdom; the buyer is based in Luton. The service is a single requirement rather than a collection of separately described goods or works. EBSCO International Inc. was selected to provide it. This procurement indicates demand for access to an academic search resource within a higher education setting, rather than for general publishing, library staffing or IT infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to EBSCO International Inc. on 15 October 2026. The award is valued at £40,139 excluding VAT (£48,116.80 including VAT). The contract period runs from 1 November 2026 to 30 October 2027. It was a single-lot, below-threshold direct award made without competition. The award information identifies subscription services as the work; no separate evaluation criteria are recorded. The contract award followed a direct procurement route, rather than an open or competitive tender, and the recorded award is active. A scheduled signature milestone was due on 16 October 2026.

For suppliers tracking higher education information-service demand, this award shows the University of Bedfordshire buying a subscription to an academic search resource for a defined contract period. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to offer a relevant academic research database or search service, with content and functionality suited to university users, and the ability to supply it through a subscription. The award went to EBSCO International Inc., indicating that a specialist information-services provider can meet this buyer’s requirement. This was a below-threshold direct award without competition, so the recorded process does not demonstrate a competitive evaluation or identify specific technical credentials, accreditations or capacity tests. Suppliers should focus on the fit and continuity of their academic search offering for this university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Academic Search Complete

Notice Description

Academic Search Complete-UoB This notice is linked to Transparency Notice: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-094239 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-07819f

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097889-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,139 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Bedfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

Further Information

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