---
title: "Cinahl publications database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae29"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Cinahl publications database

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae29

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of the Cinahl Ultimate database for journals and publications from EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically subscription services, as classified by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79980000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2029, with a total contract value of £73,542. The process has reached the award stage and was completed under a procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown". Key stakeholders include The Open University as the buyer and EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the subscription service industry or those involved in providing academic and research publications. Large-scale enterprises such as EBSCO are well-suited to compete in this area due to their capability in supplying comprehensive databases and services across geographical boundaries. The contract's nature offers a steady stream of business over three years, allowing companies to expand their client base within the education sector, particularly targeting public authority and sub-central government organisations like The Open University. Businesses equipped with digital database solutions stand to benefit greatly from engaging in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Purchase of Cinahl Ultimate database for journals and publications from EBSCO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053089-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,542 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 19:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053089-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053089-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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