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title: "703793451 Provision of Online Standards, Databases and Publications Contract Award Notice"
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# 703793451 Provision of Online Standards, Databases and Publications Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79e1a92f-b9a7-408c-9244-8bc215acede4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Contract 703793451 for the provision of Online Standards, Databases and Publications to EBSCO International Inc. The contract, valued at £39,000,000, is a three-year contract with an optional fourth year. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, with the tender closing on April 27, 2023. The contract covers a wide range of Ministry of Defence business units in the UK and overseas.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technical publications and subscription services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage as the Ministry of Defence seeks to source online standards, databases, and publications from a subscription agent. Businesses interested in providing these services should consider the contract duration, the contract value, and the specific requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice (CAN) to inform the market that Contract 703793451 Provision of Online Standards, Databases and Publications has been awarded to EBSCO International Inc. The contract was awarded to EBSCO International Inc on the 27th of April 2023. This requirement is for a subscription agent to act on behalf of the MoD to source, negotiate and procure online standards, databases and publications with hard copy facility, for a wide range of MoD business units located across the UK and overseas. Subject to Contract: the Contract value is PS39,000,000 The contract was awarded in accordance with PCR 2015. Subject to Contract: the Contract will be a three (3) year contract plus one (1) optional year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa67f9bd-eee3-4de2-9cbe-aab17670e6f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2023 - 3 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22121000 - Technical publications

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa67f9bd-eee3-4de2-9cbe-aab17670e6f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa67f9bd-eee3-4de2-9cbe-aab17670e6f5
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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