---
title: "Accelerate Database plan yr 1/3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b229"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b229"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b229.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b229.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Accelerate Database plan yr 1/3

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b229

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b229)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b229.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the "Accelerate Database plan yr 1/3" was conducted by the University of Exeter, a sub-central public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically databases and operating software packages. The procurement was completed using a direct method below the competition threshold, involving no call for competition. The contract was awarded to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Limited, a large supplier, and covers a period from 20 March 2026 to 19 March 2027. The procurement stage is complete as of the announcement date on 10 June 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in software solutions and database systems. Large entities with the capability to respond promptly to direct procurement requests, and those experienced in dealing with public authorities, such as educational institutions, would particularly benefit from participating in similar tenders. Companies that have a strong track record in delivering reliable database solutions and are able to meet the specific technical requirements set by institutions like the University of Exeter would be well-poised to leverage such opportunities for growth.

## Notice

Accelerate Gale database plan- 3 year deal, March 2026-March 2027. Year 1 of 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054878-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,865 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENGAGE LEARNING (EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054878-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054878-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b229. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b229.json.