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title: "Business Source Premier database"
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# Business Source Premier database

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba1b74bb-c9d9-4c24-875c-4a90d5546037

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton (LU1 3JU), has completed the procurement process for the "Business Source Premier database", classified under software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The contract, awarded through a single tender action below the threshold, commenced on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2025. The award, valued at £32,112, was finalised on 26th September 2024, and the contract notice was published on 2nd December 2024. This procurement falls under the services category and was directly awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The direct procurement method indicates a preference for vendors who can provide highly specialised or urgent solutions. Companies within the software and information systems sector looking to expand their client base and improve their portfolio by working with educational institutions will find such opportunities valuable. The educational context also showcases the potential for long-term relationships and expansion in the academic sector.

## Notice

Business Source Premier database

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb144c7-18a8-4e96-bbd9-bffe412ff92a |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,112 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,112 |
| 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 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb144c7-18a8-4e96-bbd9-bffe412ff92a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb144c7-18a8-4e96-bbd9-bffe412ff92a
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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