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title: "Online Journal Database"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2045db46-f501-4932-92bb-35cb09d0b949"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Online Journal Database

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2045db46-f501-4932-92bb-35cb09d0b949

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), inclusive of its executive agency the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), which has awarded a contract titled "Online Journal Database". This initiative falls under the industry category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines" and will serve the location of the United Kingdom. The process concluded with a direct award under a framework agreement, with the award being issued on 7th April 2026 and subsequently published on 8th April 2026. The contracting period spans from 29th April 2026 to 28th April 2029, indicating a commitment to provide a comprehensive online journal aggregation service for HMRC's diverse business needs.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that are capable of delivering extensive online journal aggregation services. Large scale companies, particularly those with the capacity to support evidence-based policy development, operational decision-making, and compliance activity across multiple sectors, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The nature of the direct award under a framework agreement suggests a preference for established suppliers with proven capabilities in providing robust information resources. Although this contract is now complete, businesses aspiring to participate in future opportunities should focus on strengthening partnerships with governmental bodies and enhancing their service delivery models to meet complex organisational needs.

## Notice

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), inclusive of its executive agency the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), requires a supplier to provide access to a comprehensive online journal aggregation service to support evidence-based policy development, operational decision-making, compliance activity, and research across multiple business areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f693376f-0dfa-4f73-a113-f9f8f1e8155d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award using a Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,922 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,922 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; EBSCO WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 13:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f693376f-0dfa-4f73-a113-f9f8f1e8155d
- 9 Apr 2026 at 07:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f693376f-0dfa-4f73-a113-f9f8f1e8155d
- 8 Apr 2026 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f693376f-0dfa-4f73-a113-f9f8f1e8155d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f693376f-0dfa-4f73-a113-f9f8f1e8155d
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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