---
title: "EBSCO Academic Search Ultimate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f732"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-03-21"
---

# EBSCO Academic Search Ultimate

Buyer: LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f732

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## Summary

London Metropolitan University, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the subscription to "EBSCO Academic Search Ultimate," a service aimed at enhancing academic research capabilities. The procurement falls under the category of "services" with the specific classification of subscription services (CPV 79980000). The contract was awarded to EBSCO International Inc., a large supplier, and is active from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified below the threshold, and hence was completed without competition. The contract is valued at GBP 135,000 with a gross amount of GBP 162,000, as confirmed in the signed contract dated 28th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in academic research subscriptions and related services. Companies that can provide comprehensive and sophisticated database solutions to academic institutions will find similar future tenders advantageous for growth. Given the direct procurement process and size of the contract, large and well-established service providers with extensive resources are ideal participants for such opportunities. This award showcases the demand for advanced academic resources and highlights the potential for expansion in this niche but crucial sector of educational services.

## Notice

EBSCO Academic Search Ultimate Subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010609-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N7 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Arsenal |
| Westminster constituency | Islington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 11:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010609-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010609-2025
  21st March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ebsco.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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