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title: "Journal subscriptions paid for via our subscription agent, EBSCO 2023"
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# Journal subscriptions paid for via our subscription agent, EBSCO 2023

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40252c72-a055-4517-9bea-5a4ef3a383d0

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for journal subscriptions to be provided by EBSCO International Incorporated in 2023. The contract is valued at £1,200,000 and covers access to journals from 01 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023. The procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 01 Jan 2023 and ends on 31 Dec 2023. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses looking to provide subscription services in the goods category within the academic industry. The University of Bristol in England initiated this tender, offering a chance for suppliers to engage in a competitive process to meet the journal subscription requirements. Businesses with expertise in managing subscription orders and providing journal access services may find this opportunity well-suited for expanding their operations and gaining valuable experience in the procurement sector.

## Notice

Ongoing annual subscriptions covering journal (periodical) access from 01 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023. We have over 950 subscription orders that are managed via EBSCO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5fd871c-9aae-4386-971b-1ffc3f607eaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5fd871c-9aae-4386-971b-1ffc3f607eaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5fd871c-9aae-4386-971b-1ffc3f607eaa
  6th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tenders.bris.ac.uk

## Provenance

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