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title: "Taylor & Francis EBA (via GOBI Library Solutions EBSCO)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Taylor & Francis EBA (via GOBI Library Solutions EBSCO)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72ab81e0-2d70-42bb-8056-ad365200cd4f

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## Summary

The procurement process for subscription services, titled "Taylor & Francis EBA (via GOBI Library Solutions EBSCO)," has reached the award stage. The buying organisation is the University of Bristol, located in Bristol, England, which seeks full access to Taylor & Francis eBook selection on an EBA basis. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £225,000 and is set to commence on 2nd June 2025, completing on 1st June 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This award was announced on 2nd June 2025.

For businesses looking to expand in the subscription services sector, this tender offers substantial growth opportunities. Companies that are large-scale suppliers with experience in handling educational eBook subscriptions, similar to EBSCO International Inc., the awarded supplier, would be well-suited to compete in this area. Although this particular opportunity is not suitable for SME or VCSE businesses, it highlights the potential for collaboration with institutions like the University of Bristol in facilitating access to sophisticated eBook platforms through established framework agreements.

## Notice

Full access to Taylor & Francis eBook selection on an EBA basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50875648-bc76-4d4b-92c5-492dfc33cbc1 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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

- 2 Jun 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50875648-bc76-4d4b-92c5-492dfc33cbc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50875648-bc76-4d4b-92c5-492dfc33cbc1
  2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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