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title: "UoB/C SP&S - 00000249"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2024-09-19"
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# UoB/C SP&S - 00000249

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b8b1c1b-dbca-4bcc-b284-18f0619596ec

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a procurement process for the EBSCO Discovery Service Package in the software and information systems category. This contract, which falls under the 'services' procurement category, uses a direct procurement method and was awarded to EBSCO Information Services. The contract is valued at £34,152 and will run from 1st September 2024 until 31st August 2025. The procurement process proceeded through a single tender action as it was below the threshold, and the final award was published on 19th September 2024. The delivery location for the service is Luton, England, with the postal code LU1 3JU.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering discovery service packages. Given the direct and relatively straightforward procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to such contracts. The University of Bedfordshire's focus on efficient procurement processes further indicates ongoing opportunities for similar businesses to grow by partnering with academic institutions for their software and service needs.

## Notice

EBSCO Discovery Service Package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85eacdcf-2c72-410f-84cf-24730125dd3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,152 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85eacdcf-2c72-410f-84cf-24730125dd3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85eacdcf-2c72-410f-84cf-24730125dd3d
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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