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title: "Journal and Periodical Subscription Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ee1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
published: "2025-09-22"
---

# Journal and Periodical Subscription Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ee1

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## Summary

The City of Liverpool College has completed a procurement process titled "Journal and Periodical Subscription Services". This contract, which is part of the industry's services category, focuses on providing subscription services for the Learning Resource Centre. Located in Liverpool, UKD72, the procurement was executed using a direct award through a framework without competition. The contract, identified by reference 058435-2025, was awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., a large supplier based in London, with the contract period spanning from 22nd September 2025 to 31st July 2028. The tender process has reached the award stage as of 22nd September 2025, and the transparency notice has been published accordingly.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive journal and periodical supplies to educational institutions. It highlights potential growth avenues for suppliers in the educational publication sector, especially those adept at managing large volume orders and maintaining consistent delivery standards. Companies with a strong presence in academic resources would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities under sub-central government frameworks, where direct awards are possible.

## Notice

Direct award through CPC framework (ref 2024/6801) for Learning Resource Centre subscriptions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058435-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 9DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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

- 22 Sep 2025 at 10:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058435-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058435-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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