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title: "EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS) Tool"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS) Tool

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae2121ad-d387-4bf7-a448-05dd53ec4b1b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for the EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS) Tool, classified under the software package and information systems industry category. Based in London, with locations extending to British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, this service procurement has reached the award stage. The tender period concluded on 17th July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2027. The contract, valued at GBP 21,233, was awarded to EBSCO Information Services following an 'Other' procurement method.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Although the tender is not specifically marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in providing comprehensive discovery services and information systems could find a prosperous market within government transparency and healthcare sectors. Engaging in such public sector contracts not only offers monetary benefits but also enhances business reputation and expertise in handling complex government projects.

## Notice

EBSCO Discovery Services (EDS) Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41cd266-8873-4db3-bfb8-1b3a14be6a69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,233 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,233 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41cd266-8873-4db3-bfb8-1b3a14be6a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41cd266-8873-4db3-bfb8-1b3a14be6a69
  30th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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