---
title: "BMJ Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e80"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064e80.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-12"
---

# BMJ Subscription

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e80

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves a direct purchase for a 12-month subscription to the British Medical Journal (BMJ) from BMJ Publishing Group Limited. The contract, valued at £24,294 gross, spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, focusing on subscription services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, and UKI. The process is at the award stage, with the contract details signed on 31 December 2025 and formally announced on 12 February 2026.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for large-scale enterprises specialising in publishing or similar services, particularly those capable of providing robust subscription models within the healthcare sector. Businesses equipped with expertise in high-quality educational content for healthcare professionals could greatly benefit from partnerships with public authorities such as Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Other potential competitors might learn from BMJ Publishing Group Limited's success in securing such contracts, focusing on direct procurement opportunities below competitive thresholds to expand their market presence.

## Notice

12 month subscription to the BMJ 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/012672-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 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 | £20,245 |

## 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 | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 08:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012672-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012672-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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