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title: "ProQuest Select Access & Build Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0677c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# ProQuest Select Access & Build Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677c1

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "ProQuest Select Access & Build Subscription", focusing on services in subscription provisions. The contract involves direct procurement below the threshold without competition, awarded to ProQuest LLC. The procurement is located in Exeter, within the UKK43 region, and covers the period from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2026, with the contract officially signed on 6th October 2025. The total contract value is £66,585.25 including VAT.

This tender presents clear growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in subscription services, particularly those experienced in providing archival access and building subscription models. Given its direct procurement nature without competition, businesses that can establish strong relationships with academic institutions or public authorities may find success in similar projects. Large enterprises, such as ProQuest LLC, are particularly well-suited due to their capability to deliver comprehensive service packages, thus catering to the specific needs of higher education institutions like the University of Exeter.

## Notice

Primary Sources Select Access and Build (Plan B75) - Perpetual Archive PAL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029066-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,487 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029066-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029066-2026
  30th 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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