---
title: "Sport Discus Database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05674b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-28"
---

# Sport Discus Database

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05674b

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Sport Discus Database" was conducted by Cardiff Metropolitan University, based in Cardiff, UK. The tender, which falls under the industry category of "goods" (specifically database software packages), underwent the procurement stage involving direct award without competition due to its below-threshold classification. The contract was awarded on 28th July 2025 and involves a 3-year subscription agreement from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. EBSCO Information Services, located in London, was selected as the supplier. The procurement method ensures compliance with Welsh devolved regulations, and the contract is valued at £40,000, excluding taxes.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses dealing in digital and database services, particularly those offering specialised solutions in software package provisions. As the procurement was concluded without competition, similar service providers could explore direct engagement strategies with public entities for future projects. Companies with expertise in library and information services, particularly large entities like EBSCO that can manage substantial contractual commitments across multiple years, would be well-positioned in similar marketplaces. The alignment with devolved regulations also suggests potential growth avenues for businesses familiar with specific regional legal frameworks.

## Notice

Provision of Sport Discus Database Subscription. This is a 3 year agreement from 2025 - 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043555-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 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 | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 14:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043555-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043555-2025
  28th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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