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title: "Provision of EBSCO Discovery Service Package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568ba"
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# Provision of EBSCO Discovery Service Package

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568ba

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of EBSCO Discovery Service Package," which falls under the category of platform interconnectivity software development services. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and classified under the European legal basis scheme CELEX, was carried out using a limited procurement method. This involved an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, using a desktop award process on the APUC framework ITS1062 AP Library Management Systems and Associated Services. EBSCO Information Services, based in Enfield, United Kingdom, has been awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £83,590, was signed on 15th July 2025, and the procurement location is within the UK region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those focused on enhancing research capabilities and platform interconnectivity. SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector could greatly benefit from engaging with similar procurement processes. The procurement method chosen suggests a niche market approach, ideal for companies adept at providing tailored solutions under specific framework agreements. Companies with innovative platforms that anticipate user needs can leverage their expertise to deliver services that align with the requirements of educational institutions, thereby fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships.

## Notice

EBSCO Discovery Service is an all-inclusive search solution that makes in-depth research easy. The platform offers sophisticated features that anticipate user intent, helping them get to exactly what they are looking for quickly and easily

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Acquisition of this resource will support compliance with OFS B3 conditions, TEF, REF submissions, NSS and PTES student satisfaction surveys and University KPI's.

### Procurement Information

This service is being procured via a desktop award process on Lot 1 of the APUC framework ITS1062 AP Library Management Systems and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044141-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 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 | £83,590 |

## Status

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

## 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 INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044141-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ac.uk

## Provenance

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