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title: "Subscriptions to E-Journal Packages"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80101aa9-618c-4c42-b86b-e92876b754a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2018-08-10"
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# Subscriptions to E-Journal Packages

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80101aa9-618c-4c42-b86b-e92876b754a3

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## Summary

The University of the West of England is seeking subscriptions to e-journal packages in the education sector, specifically under the classification of subscription services (CPV code 79980000). The procurement process for this single tender action, valued at £246,948.44, has been completed, with the contract awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. The contract period commenced on 30th March 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2019. This procurement was initiated on 29th March 2018, with the award notice published on 10th August 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the academic and subscription service sectors to expand their reach. Companies that specialise in providing e-journal packages or similar subscription services, especially those with established relationships in the education sector, would be well-placed to compete. The award to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. highlights the demand within this niche, indicating a market ready for innovative solutions and robust service offerings.

## Notice

Subscription to Taylor & Francis e-journal packages until Dec 2018, Nesli2 Deal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0725f811-b1f9-488b-9ee0-189b26a5314c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,948 |
| 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 | 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

- 10 Aug 2018 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0725f811-b1f9-488b-9ee0-189b26a5314c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0725f811-b1f9-488b-9ee0-189b26a5314c
  10th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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