---
title: "EBSCO Database Subscription (2026-2029)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# EBSCO Database Subscription (2026-2029)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2b0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "EBSCO Database Subscription (2026-2029)" involves a direct award by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the provision of journal databases that are integral to the EBSCO Discovery Service, supporting teaching and research activities. The procurement falls under the industry categories of journals, subscription services, and education and training services, with a significant contract value of £252,002.4. While this contract is in the award update stage, it is assigned to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC., based in London. The contract period is slated from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses with capabilities in providing specialised journal databases and subscription services that integrate with existing systems. While this particular opportunity was awarded directly due to proprietary and technical reasons, it exemplifies the types of opportunities available within the education sector for companies that offer unique solutions and have specialised partnerships, positioning them to fulfil specific institutional needs effectively. Businesses with intellectual property rights or exclusive technical expertise in complementary systems to EBSCO can look for similar future opportunities to expand their market presence in the educational domain. The direct award process highlights the importance of maintaining strong proprietary offerings that meet precise organisational demands.

## Notice

provision of journal databases, full text and citation, that integrate with our Ebsco Discovery Service, and support teaching and research.

### Procurement Information

These packages are proprietary to EBSCO and will integrate with the EBSCO discovery service to provide consistency of provision for students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056381-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | £252,002 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals
- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 22:03 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056381-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 08:49 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048451-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048443-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048433-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056381-2026
  15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048451-2026
  26th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048443-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048433-2026
  26th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ebsco.com
- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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