---
title: "Proquest Central subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a34"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Proquest Central subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a34

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its subscription to ProQuest Central databases, encompassing Business, Education, and Sociology domains. Situated in Exeter, within the United Kingdom, the institution functions as a sub-central government public authority. The tender has advanced to the Award stage, with significant contract activities documented as completed on 24th April 2025. The procurement, classified under the goods category with CPV code 48610000 for Database systems, adheres to the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54. Although initially initiated under the 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method, the contract, valued at £60,163.53, will remain active through 31st March 2026, serving the university's needs effectively.

This subscription renewal creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in database systems and related IT services. Companies with large operational capability, particularly those with an established presence in international markets, will be poised to compete in such tenders. The involvement of ProQuest LLC, an extensive supplier from the United States, underscores the preference for firms that can offer robust and expansive digital resources in academia. Such engagements promote business growth by expanding firms' client bases within the educational sector and enhancing service offerings tailored to high-demand knowledge domains, thus solidifying their market positions globally.

## Notice

ProQuest Central- Business, Education and Sociology databases. 2025 renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023134-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,163 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023134-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023134-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://about.proquest.com
- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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