---
title: "BSOL Knowledge Subscription 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c32b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-07-03"
---

# BSOL Knowledge Subscription 2026-2029

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c32b

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process for the "BSOL Knowledge Subscription 2026-2029," which falls under the services category related to education and training. Situated in Portsmouth, the University has engaged in a selective procurement method below the threshold under an existing framework. Officially, the contract was awarded on 1st June 2026 and signed the same day with a completion date slated for 31st December 2029. The procurement aligns with the EU's light-touch regime and involves a gross contract value of £123,790.8, reflecting a strategic partnership with The British Standards Institution as the key supplier.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in educational tools, standards provision, and digital resources for academic environments. Organisations with expertise in providing comprehensive databases of standards or educational platforms would find themselves well-positioned to collaborate in similar projects or take advantage of future opportunities. The involvement of a renowned institution like The British Standards Institution highlights the prestige and potential growth for businesses that can align with or enhance such esteemed offerings.

## Notice

Provision of 3 subscription to BSOL / BSI Knowledge as a teaching, research and study tool for a broad range of courses and disciplines. BSOL and BSI Knowledge is used by professionals around the world, and it is a comprehensive source of draft, current and withdrawn British standards as well as adopted European and international standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062678-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,790 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 10:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062678-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062678-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-068d23
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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