---
title: "Proquest Central Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b236"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Proquest Central Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b236

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, completed a procurement process involving a direct contract subscription to Proquest Central. This contract, under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54, was conducted without competition, as it was below threshold. The procurement stage was at the award and contract level by 10th June 2026, with the contract period running from 17th March 2026 to 16th March 2027. The main procurement category is goods, specifically database systems, with ProQuest LLC, based in the United States, as the supplier. The total contract value is £63,111.54, and the delivery area is specified as the UK.

This procurement contract presents unique opportunities for businesses involved in software and database services. Companies that provide similar digital content or subscription-based services could benefit from understanding and accessing such procurement frameworks. The procurement method of direct, below-threshold contracts without competition indicates potential opportunities for enterprises able to provide specialised services tailored to specific organisational needs. Businesses well-versed in university or educational sector requirements could particularly benefit, leveraging their expertise to offer competitive and value-added solutions in future tender opportunities like this one.

## Notice

Subscription to Proquest Central

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054896-2026 |
| 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 | £63,111 |

## 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 | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054896-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054896-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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