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title: "Gale Database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b22f"
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published: "2026-06-10"
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# Gale Database

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b22f

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the Gale Database, as part of a direct procurement method without competition due to it being below the threshold. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification and is related to the industry category of goods, specifically database and operating software packages. The contract, valued at £90,578, was activated following the award to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Limited. The contract began on 17th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 16th March 2027, with delivery addresses located within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in database software and solutions to consider similar direct procurement contracts that require expertise in delivering specialised goods to academic institutions. Companies with robust connections to educational organisations and capabilities in bespoke software solutions can find growth avenues by participating in tenders of such nature. Large enterprises, particularly those able to offer competitive, high-quality solutions without necessitating a competitive bidding process, are well-placed to benefit from these types of contracts. The engagement with the University of Exeter highlights the potential for ongoing partnerships and repeat business in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Procurement of Gale Database

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054886-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,578 |

## 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 15:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054886-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054886-2026
  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

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