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title: "Library Periodicals and Database Subscriptions 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-828bcdbc-8181-4de9-88a2-eca8db8172a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Library Periodicals and Database Subscriptions 2026-2028

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-828bcdbc-8181-4de9-88a2-eca8db8172a9

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for "Library Periodicals and Database Subscriptions 2026-2028," classified under the services category with the CPV code 22113000 for library books. The procurement, conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was recently awarded. The contract, worth £1,900,000, was awarded on 14th July 2026 and will cover a period from July 2026 to July 2028. Services will be delivered to the UK, with the agency headquartered at 10 South Colonnade, London, E14 3PU. This contract award follows the tender period which concluded on 13th July 2026, marking the end of the procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library materials and subscription services. Companies such as Ebsco International Inc., which has been awarded the contract, illustrate that larger enterprises that have the capability to fulfill extensive subscription needs will likely find this sector rewarding. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could also find opportunities through frameworks such as this, although this specific tender does not prioritise voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Consistent demand for periodicals and database access in institutional settings suggests ongoing prospects for similar contracts in this and related fields.

## Notice

Contract for library periodicals and subscriptions 2026-2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be348b5a-e0c6-4c47-a066-d5c8cffd529a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 3PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Island Gardens |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| 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

- 22113000 - Library books

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be348b5a-e0c6-4c47-a066-d5c8cffd529a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be348b5a-e0c6-4c47-a066-d5c8cffd529a
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01670c8e-f3bf-4b97-8e91-ddf9ceb2aefe
  C456257 Library Periodicals and subscriptions EBSCO contract - Signed_Redacted

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