---
title: "Academic Search Complete"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078966"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University Of Bedfordshire"
published: "2026-10-16"
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# Academic Search Complete

Buyer: University Of Bedfordshire  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078966

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire procured a subscription to Academic Search Complete, a research and academic information service for university users. The purchase is classified as a subscription service and is intended for use by the university. The delivery location is in the United Kingdom; the buyer is based in Luton. The service is a single requirement rather than a collection of separately described goods or works. EBSCO International Inc. was selected to provide it. This procurement indicates demand for access to an academic search resource within a higher education setting, rather than for general publishing, library staffing or IT infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to EBSCO International Inc. on 15 October 2026. The award is valued at £40,139 excluding VAT (£48,116.80 including VAT). The contract period runs from 1 November 2026 to 30 October 2027. It was a single-lot, below-threshold direct award made without competition. The award information identifies subscription services as the work; no separate evaluation criteria are recorded. The contract award followed a direct procurement route, rather than an open or competitive tender, and the recorded award is active. A scheduled signature milestone was due on 16 October 2026.

For suppliers tracking higher education information-service demand, this award shows the University of Bedfordshire buying a subscription to an academic search resource for a defined contract period. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to offer a relevant academic research database or search service, with content and functionality suited to university users, and the ability to supply it through a subscription. The award went to EBSCO International Inc., indicating that a specialist information-services provider can meet this buyer’s requirement. This was a below-threshold direct award without competition, so the recorded process does not demonstrate a competitive evaluation or identify specific technical credentials, accreditations or capacity tests. Suppliers should focus on the fit and continuity of their academic search offering for this university.

## Notice

Academic Search Complete-UoB This notice is linked to Transparency Notice: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-094239 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-07819f

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097889-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,139 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University Of Bedfordshire |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Postcode area | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2026 at 12:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097889-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097889-2026
  16th October 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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