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title: "Library subscription service"
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# Library subscription service

Buyer: ST HELENS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bb0de10-5d4f-4c84-b4dd-41dedcbdbb35

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## Summary

St Helens College has successfully completed the procurement process for a library subscription service, which includes a single sign-on connection and access to various educational databases. The contract, falling under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV: 48000000), was awarded on 9th June 2025 to Ebsco International Inc. The service will cover the North West region of the United Kingdom with a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 21st August 2028. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, following a competitive quotation process under a limited method. Prior to this, the tender period concluded on 2nd June 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of library service platforms that can enhance academic research capabilities in educational institutions. Large-scale businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive software solutions and integration services may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, particularly those that can support the specialised needs outlined by St Helens College. Engaging in such contracts can strengthen business portfolios and offer exposure in the educational sector, demonstrating an ability to provide critical information systems solutions. While the procurement was below the threshold for SMEs and VCSEs, those with ample resources and niche expertise remain competitive in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Library subscription service including single sign on connection, academic search elite, business source elite, CINAHL, Education reseatch, Criminal justice abstracts, eBooks, Apps, Full text finder, Discovery service 3 year call off from Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges Ltd (APUC) framework for the supply of library services platforms and associated services ITS1062AP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f666fdf-99f7-48cf-a6ce-46aec1f8bd28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,008 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,008 |
| 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 | ST HELENS COLLEGE |
| Locality | ST. HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f666fdf-99f7-48cf-a6ce-46aec1f8bd28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f666fdf-99f7-48cf-a6ce-46aec1f8bd28
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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