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title: "Subscriptions"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# Subscriptions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b30655a2-df35-49e2-be48-40da8fe2a8f6

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has successfully concluded a procurement process for EBSCO library subscriptions under the industry category of subscription services (CPV Code 79980000). The procurement, valued at £790,000, was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers services in the South West region of the United Kingdom and was awarded on 1st August 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The award status is active as of the published date, 19th November 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing subscription services, particularly SMEs, to explore similar future opportunities in the higher education sector. Businesses that are adept at managing large-scale library subscriptions and can efficiently operate within a framework agreement will find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement process indicates a favourable environment for SMEs to expand their market presence, given their suitability highlighted in the tender documentation.

## Notice

EBSCO library subscriptions 2025-26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30309871-e66d-4248-a264-83bbd0c630e3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £790,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £790,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30309871-e66d-4248-a264-83bbd0c630e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30309871-e66d-4248-a264-83bbd0c630e3
  19th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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