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title: "Ovid Databases & Journals"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2025-03-18"
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# Ovid Databases & Journals

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-815b1519-eed0-4389-8216-a290697f5a95

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has successfully completed the procurement process for "Ovid Databases & Journals," falling under the database software package industry category. The tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract granted to Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Limited. The contract period commences on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027. The procurement took place in London, with key dates including the award date of 14th March 2025, and the closing of the tender period on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in database software and library services. As it provides a substantial contract value of £164,493, businesses have the prospect of solid financial returns and partnership enhancements by delivering high-quality bibliographic databases to support subject-specific evidence gathering. Companies that are equipped to handle extensive data subscriptions and possess robust knowledge services will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Although this specific tender did not list suitability preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, expertise and reliable service within the field remain critical for potential success.

## Notice

Ovid database subscription: Knowledge and Library services subscribe to a number of bibliographic databases that are used to find the subject-specific evidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be96eaf3-dd2e-4352-b58f-3211cbdcb20a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,493 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be96eaf3-dd2e-4352-b58f-3211cbdcb20a
- 18 Mar 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d870e287-2014-48d5-ad62-4a0eaf4a75d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be96eaf3-dd2e-4352-b58f-3211cbdcb20a
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d870e287-2014-48d5-ad62-4a0eaf4a75d2
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd3e4217-d62a-4052-894b-ba988465547d
  C345837 Call-off-order-form NICE UKHSA OVID subscription_UPDATED_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e6f073f-1712-4548-9e44-c3db3693309d
  C345837 Call-off-order-form NICE UKHSA OVID subscription_UPDATED_Redacted

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