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title: "Business Source Ultimate"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Business Source Ultimate

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d08b4ec-3975-4661-bbf7-34833986607b

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed a selective procurement process for subscription services titled "Business Source Ultimate". This call-off from a framework agreement was conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically concerning a deal running until 31st May 2027. The procurement relates to services within the classification of "Subscription services" under CPV code 79980000. The tender, which ended on 8th May 2026, culminated in an award to Ebsco Information Services, with the contract period set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The procurement award was published on 24th June 2026, valued at £141,435.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for large businesses specialising in subscription services looking to engage with educational institutions like universities. Companies within this sector could benefit from establishing long-term relationships or positioning themselves for future projects by providing competitive services aligned with academic needs. Although this specific opportunity was not suitable for SMEs and social enterprises, such contracts present growth avenues for companies equipped to handle large-scale, long-term service delivery while contributing to the educational landscape in the region.

## Notice

Deal until 31/05/2027 - Business Source Ultimate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eadf609-406e-4ab7-8b8e-76156b833715 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,435 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,435 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eadf609-406e-4ab7-8b8e-76156b833715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eadf609-406e-4ab7-8b8e-76156b833715
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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