---
title: "Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064720"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064720.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064720

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Ofcom involved the acquisition of an annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore) under a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." This procurement primarily falls under the services category with a focus on subscription services. The contracting process has reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 14 January 2026 and the service period commencing from 1 February 2026, concluding on 31 January 2027. The procurement covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including areas from UKC to UKK. Ofcom, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is the main buyer, and the tender is complete as of the published date, 4 February 2026.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can efficiently manage and deliver digital content services could find similar tenders viable for growth. The procurement's direct method indicates potential for businesses with pre-established relationships or specialised expertise in providing digital libraries services like the IEEE Xplore. Companies with a presence or strategic interests in the selected UK regions could particularly benefit from understanding and engaging with such tailored procurement processes.

## Notice

12 month annual subscription to the IEEE Electronic Library (Xplore)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010048-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,027 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTENT ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010048-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010048-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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