---
title: "Library Service Subscriptions for the provision of Medical Databases"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eeeb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-04"
---

# Library Service Subscriptions for the provision of Medical Databases

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eeeb

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## Summary

The procurement process for 'Library Service Subscriptions for the provision of Medical Databases' was undertaken by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under subscription services, was concluded with an award on 27th November 2025, and covers the period from 1st January to 31st December 2026. The services, specifically subscriptions to Medline and CINAHL for medical journals, are intended to enhance library resources. The procurement utilised a below threshold method, and EBSCO International Inc. was the selected supplier.

This contract, valued at £12,382.32 gross, presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in information and library services, particularly those specialising in medical databases and journals. Given the nature and specialised scope of the tender, larger entities with expertise in subscription management and a proven track record in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The successful execution and service delivery in this domain can lead to further collaborations and entries into similar projects within NHS trusts and healthcare departments. The award underlines the necessity for robust subscription services to support medical research and academic needs, fostering greater business engagement in the healthcare information sector.

## Notice

Library Service Subscriptions to Medline and CINAHL for access to medical journals and publications. Subscriptions cover the period 01/01/2026-31/12/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079825-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,318 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| 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

- 4 Dec 2025 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079825-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079825-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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