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title: "Academic Search Complete"
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# Academic Search Complete

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aca1d87d-5d48-48cb-a544-e9bd91b59f7d

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a tender process titled "Academic Search Complete" in the software package and information systems category. The procurement, valued at £36,406, was conducted using a direct procurement method under a single tender action (below threshold). The contract period began on 1 October 2024 and will end on 30 September 2025. Located in Luton, the University of Bedfordshire serves as the buying organisation, and the supplier EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. has been awarded the contract. The tender process commenced on 17 September 2024 and concluded swiftly with the award on 18 September 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to engage in future procurement activities with educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the university's focus on engaging a diverse range of suppliers. Such tenders create growth opportunities for businesses by providing access to stable contracts and fostering long-term relationships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

Academic Search Complete

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2623af8-8792-47c9-abf7-00ab06165a76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,406 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,406 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2623af8-8792-47c9-abf7-00ab06165a76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2623af8-8792-47c9-abf7-00ab06165a76
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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