Scope
Reference
P7.08
Description
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) intend to procure a contract for continued access to the Cochrane Library Database, a collection of high quality, independent evidence databases that support clinical decision making across NHS Wales and provide open access for all citizens in Wales.
The Cochrane Library Database is a unique evidence resource owned exclusively by Cochrane and is only available for purchase through its sole publisher and distributor, Wiley. It includes systematic reviews, clinical trials, clinical answers and other specialist evidence sources used extensively by clinicians, researchers, and citizens across Wales.
Due to the proprietary nature of the Cochrane Library, no alternative suppliers exist.
Loss of access would prevent NHS Wales staff and Welsh citizens from obtaining reliable, evidence based information, create operational strain on physical library services, and reduce support for clinical decision making and research.
Contract 1. Cochrane Library Database
Supplier
Contract value
- £62,303.24 excluding VAT
- £74,763.89 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The agreement is for a period of two (2) year(s) to commence from 1st May 2026 concluding 30th April 2028, with the option to extend for a period of one (1) year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQG-8713-THWT
111 River Street , Hoboken
United States
07030
United States
Email: raking@wiley.com
Website: https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Cochrane Library Database
Contracting authority
Digital Health & Care Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHXM-8593-WBPZ
Ty Glan-yr-Afon
Cardiff
CF11 9AD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Stacey Jones
Telephone: 02920 502108
Email: stacey.jones10@wales.nhs.uk
Website: https://dhcw.nhs.wales/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales