---
title: "SU49(26) Provision of Business Source Premier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a990"
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buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
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# SU49(26) Provision of Business Source Premier

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a990

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## Summary

Swansea University has completed the procurement process for the provision of Business Source Premier, a subscription service. The process was initiated under the tender ID SU49(26) and has been classified within the services industry category, specifically covering subscription services for newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. This procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded to Ebsco International Inc. The contract, entitled “Ebsco Business Source Premier 2025-2028,” commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2028. The overall contract value totals £79,485, and it is governed by Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in periodical subscription services to expand their client base, specifically targeting sub-central governmental institutions like Swansea University. Companies with experience in providing digital information services and academic resources may particularly benefit, especially those able to offer similar subscriptions tailored to educational and research needs. Although this specific procurement did not involve competitive bidding, understanding such opportunities can aid similar businesses in establishing or strengthening partnerships through direct procurement methods.

## Notice

A Business Source subscription (Business source premier)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062879-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,485 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 12:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062879-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062879-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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