---
title: "EBSCO Educational Databases 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b12e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-09"
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# EBSCO Educational Databases 2026-2029

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b12e

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## Summary

JISC, a public authority in Bristol, United Kingdom, will enter into a direct award contract with EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. for the provision of EBSCO Educational Databases from 2026 to 2029. This procurement falls under the services category and is designated as a 'direct award' due to EBSCO being the sole provider of this unique resource. The contract is intended exclusively for Jisc member institutions and involves making customised educational resources available to them at preferential rates. The procurement process is now in the award stage, following a scheduled standstill period ending on 20 June 2026. The contract commences on 1 August 2026 and concludes on 31 July 2029, with the substantial value of £480,000 GBP.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers within the education and subscription services industry due to the high demand for quality educational databases in higher and further education sectors across the UK. While the framework is particularly beneficial for large-scale suppliers who can meet the specialised needs of the educational institutions, there is also room for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with stakeholders and pitch innovative solutions within the scope of this framework. Opportunities are prevalent for those who can offer additional services or technological enhancements that complement the primary database subscription service offered by EBSCO.

## Notice

Jisc Services Limited is entering into a contract with EBSCO International Inc to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to EBSCO Educational Databases at preferential rates. EBSCO Educational Databases is an online education resource comprising British Education Index (BEI), Education Resource Information Center (ERIC), Educational Administration Abstracts, Education Abstracts, and Child Development and Adolescent Studies. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

### Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054478-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 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 | £480,000 |
| 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 | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22212000 - Periodicals
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72320000 - Database services
- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 16:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054478-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054462-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054478-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054462-2026
  9th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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