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title: "EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad2a17a4-17eb-4cbc-b021-ef737cf1cf68"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad2a17a4-17eb-4cbc-b021-ef737cf1cf68

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its EBSCO Database subscriptions, with the contract awarded to Ebsco Information Services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically covering serials, periodicals, and associated services, with CPV classifications including newspapers, journals, periodicals, magazines, library software packages, and database services. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was concluded with the award notice published on 21st October 2025. The contract period spans from 4th July 2025 to 31st July 2026, with services delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, valued at £350,547.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in library software and database services, particularly large-scale suppliers like Ebsco Information Services. Businesses specialising in these areas can benefit from long-term partnerships with educational institutions like the University of the West of England, as the demand for updated and comprehensive subscription services is a constant in academia. Although the process was selectively tendered, understanding the framework agreements and maintaining strong ties with contracting authorities can position businesses advantageously for future opportunities in similar procurement exercises.

## Notice

EBSCO Database - Subscription Renewals for CATE/CBAL/CHSS until 31/07/2026 as per framework - Serials, periodicals, and associated services (LIB4054SU)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cadd5-80ee-4601-bf65-1eb120f55491 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,547 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,547 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cadd5-80ee-4601-bf65-1eb120f55491

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cadd5-80ee-4601-bf65-1eb120f55491
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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