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title: "NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for EBSCO supply: NCC collection"
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# NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for EBSCO supply: NCC collection

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b2cea4-fd6f-4ace-aa28-c2ed30a1191d

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in Manchester is progressing its procurement process with the completion of the tender titled "NICEFAHEE/2125 Call Off for EBSCO supply: NCC collection." This procurement falls under the Publications category and focuses on the provision of bibliographic databases like Medline, CINAHL, and PBSC for the NHS in England. The procurement method used is selective, drawing from a pre-existing framework agreement. The award stage is active, with Ebsco International Inc. named as the supplier, marking a significant contract value of GBP 1,656,942. The contract spans from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, covering the delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale enterprises to supply critical database services for the healthcare industry, particularly benefiting those with expertise in providing comprehensive publications and database solutions. While the procurement primarily does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it opens avenues for specialised firms with a strong footing in the bibliographic database domain. Businesses with a robust infrastructure to support framework agreements and a clientele within healthcare sectors can leverage this contract to solidify their market presence and expand their operations within the UK's public sector. Such contracts also foster long-term partnerships with eminent agencies like NICE, enhancing business credibility and prospects.

## Notice

Provision of Medline, CINAHL and PBSC bibliographic databases to the NHS in England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0918e62e-5f5e-4e76-9cfb-96b080118245 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,656,942 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,656,942 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0918e62e-5f5e-4e76-9cfb-96b080118245

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0918e62e-5f5e-4e76-9cfb-96b080118245
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6677286-a4c0-48b0-a2af-0f9879643ba0
  NICE 2049-Call-off-order-form EBSCO Signed_Redacted

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