---
title: "Business Source Ultimate Subscription 26-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH SPA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Business Source Ultimate Subscription 26-29

Buyer: BATH SPA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aeb0

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## Summary

Bath Spa University, located in Bath, UK, has recently completed a public procurement process for a three-year subscription to Business Source Ultimate, covering the period from August 2026 to July 2029. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically library software packages and higher education services. The procurement was executed through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract was awarded to EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. on 2nd June 2026. The tender was awarded in the region of UKK, marking the contract status as active with a gross value of £101,904 in GBP.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the library software and higher education sectors to build relationships with public authorities such as Bath Spa University. Although this particular tender was awarded directly, similar procurement opportunities often allow for competitive submissions by technology firms, educational service providers, or publishers geared towards higher education institutions. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the education sector can gain significant insights from participating in such opportunities, preparing them for future tenders at similar institutions or associated categories.

## Notice

Business Source Ultimate three year subscription (08/26-07/29)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053322-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 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 | £101,904 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH SPA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Saltford |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053322-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053322-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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