---
title: "EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0565e1"
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# EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS)

Buyer: BATH SPA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0565e1

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## Summary

The contracting process for the procurement titled "EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS)" was completed by Bath Spa University, a body governed by public law located in Bath, UK. This procurement falls under the "library software package" industry category and was conducted using a limited procurement method, directly awarding the contract without prior publication of a competition. The award relates to a three-year renewal of a cloud-based subscription service that enhances the library's digital and catalogue offerings. This contract, valued at £63,814.80, was signed on 21st January 2025 and involves EBSCO International Inc as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses operating within the technology and library software industries. Companies capable of offering cloud-based solutions, particularly those that enhance digital collections and library cataloguing systems, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The procurement method and process highlight the value placed on established vendors capable of providing unique or indispensable services, indicating that businesses with specialized expertise or sole provider status in their field may find competitive edge in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Three year renewal for EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) - a Cloud based subscription service which provides a Google-like search index and interface for the majority of the Library's digital collections and is integrated with the Library catalogue, "Prism".

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Three year renewal for EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) - a Cloud based subscription service which provides a Google-like search index and interface for the majority of the Library's digital collections and is integrated with the Library catalogue, "Prism".

### Procurement Information

Direct award - sole provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042956-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,814 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH SPA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Saltford |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042956-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathspa.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/164164

## Provenance

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