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title: "12 Month Subscription to EBSCO Host"
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# 12 Month Subscription to EBSCO Host

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7be70252-e9f4-49c1-8ddb-fa1290ed571a

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## Summary

This procurement process has been completed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The contract, titled "12 Month Subscription to EBSCO Host," falls under the industry category of subscription services (CPV code 79980000) and encompasses a broad geographical scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement, which used a direct method through a single tender action below threshold, was concluded with the award on 24 March 2025. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of £65,569 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly for those capable of providing access to specialised databases such as EBSCO Host. Large-scale suppliers, similar to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete in this space due to the scope and requirements of the tender. While this particular tender is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it exemplifies the type of high-value contracts that such providers might aspire to as they grow and scale their operations. Ensuring capability to meet similar demands in diverse geographical locations can position businesses favourably for future government contracts.

## Notice

12 months access to select EBSCO Host databases. Organisational access for DESNZ and DSIT to the product for a fixed period for a fixed fee.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d1fa817-e3f7-4825-ae72-6e20e0ea068a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,569 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,569 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d1fa817-e3f7-4825-ae72-6e20e0ea068a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d1fa817-e3f7-4825-ae72-6e20e0ea068a
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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