---
title: "American Psychological Databases 26-29 Subscription UoP"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# American Psychological Databases 26-29 Subscription UoP

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2ec

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, located in Portsmouth, UK, has completed the procurement process for a multi-year subscription to the American Psychological Association's databases and publications. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is part of a light-touch regime. The procurement process was selective and awarded under a framework, below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract, which is focused on enhancing resources for psychology students and researchers at the university, was signed on 17th July 2026, with the service provision starting on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029. The total contract value is £136,315.05.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational resources and subscriptions, particularly those catering to higher education institutions. Companies that provide digital access to academic journals and educational material, or that have existing collaborations with frameworks like JISC, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This procurement highlights potential growth avenues for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the higher education sector by offering services that support academic research and student learning.

## Notice

The university has awarded a multi year subscription for APA - range of publications and collections which are used primarily by our psychology students and researchers. Via our JISC membership subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070138-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,315 |

## 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 | AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 09:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070138-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070138-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apa.org
- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-06753b
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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