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title: "EBSCO Business Source Complete Subscription"
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# EBSCO Business Source Complete Subscription

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ce

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## Summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University, a public authority under sub-central government adhering to Welsh devolved regulations, has completed its procurement process for the "EBSCO Business Source Complete Subscription." This service is essential for business research and education, offering extensive access to high-quality journals across diverse business disciplines. The direct procurement method was used, concluding without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract, signed on 18 May 2026, will run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 and the services will be delivered in Cardiff, UKL. The total gross value of the contract is £90,900, with a net amount of £75,710.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in database and subscription services, particularly those capable of supplying comprehensive research resources. Large firms that can efficiently handle direct service provision, similar to the awarded supplier, EBSCO Information Services, are well-suited to engage in such contracts. The opportunity for expanding service provision and expertise within the educational sector could offer significant business growth avenues, especially for those targeting specialised academic and research services.

## Notice

Business database which is a key resource for business research and teaching, providing access to a wide range of high-quality full-text journals across multiple business disciplines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048048-2026 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,710 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:57 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048048-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047731-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048048-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047731-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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