---
title: "Subscription for SocINDEX Bibliography of Sociology Research Journals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a851"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-03"
---

# Subscription for SocINDEX Bibliography of Sociology Research Journals

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a851

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by Derbyshire County Council involves the subscription for the SocINDEX Bibliography of Sociology Research Journals. This service falls under the services procurement category and is procured through a direct procurement method, classified below the threshold without competition. The service is scheduled for delivery in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region identified as UKF1. The procurement has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract active from 1 April 2025. It is structured for renewal annually until 31 March 2035, subject to review and approval. The contract, valued at £39,642.09 excluding VAT, was signed on 1 April 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers specialising in subscription services, particularly those with expertise in bibliographic databases. The awarded supplier, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., highlights that knowledge in digital service delivery and capability to handle substantial contracts can position businesses well for such procurement opportunities. Given the long-term potential till 2035, businesses capable of maintaining quality service and adapting to annual reviews have a competitive edge in similar future tenders within the public authority sector.

## Notice

The supply of an annual subscription to SocINDEX, a comprehensive bibliographic database for sociology research journals. The service is to be delivered digitally and renewed annually from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2035, subject to annual review and budget approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062336-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,642 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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

- 3 Oct 2025 at 17:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062336-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062336-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Contract details 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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