Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
3rd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN
Contact
Irene Walker
Telephone
+44 1618703198
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD33 - Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NICE Knowledge Resources Framework
Reference number
NICENHSFA/2528
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92511000 - Library services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this procurement is to put in place a Framework Agreement to support the purchase of healthcare related print and digital knowledge resources by NHS, health and social care organisations in the UK. Clinicians and staff within these organisations need these knowledge resources to support their practice, research and education. Such knowledge resources will include (but may not be limited to) print and electronic journals and books, databases of bibliographic and full text published content, evidence summaries, continuing medical education resources, digital anatomy resources.
This procurement will replace the current NICE Electronic and Print Content Framework Agreement when it expires on 31 May 2025. More details about the current Framework specification and agreement can be found at: https://www.nice.org.uk/about/nice-communities/library-and-knowledge-services-staff/buy-books-journals-and-databases.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be used to purchase Knowledge Resources that can only be provided by one (i.e. a "sole") Provider; purchasing from this Lot will be by direct award only; any Knowledge Resource from the categories set out in the procurement documents may be supplied in Lot 1 provided that the Bidder is the sole supplier of the title(s). However, only journal and eBook collections and not individual titles may be supplied under Lot 1.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 2 Print Books
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Medical and healthcare related print books
Note these are for pre-printed and published books This is not for a printing service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 3 eBooks
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Medical and healthcare related eBooks.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Medical and Healthcare related Print and eJournals.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 5 Databases
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Databases: searchable online collections of structured information to support healthcare practice, learning, teaching and research to include: abstracting & indexing/bibliographic databases; full-text databases; citation databases.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 6 Evidence Summaries
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Evidence Summaries: referential, digital, clinical decision support resources that provide knowledge summaries as Topics. Designed to provide health professionals with comprehensive evidence, clinical decision support and “actionable knowledge” to: support decision-making at the point of care e.g. at the bedside, in the ward, in the clinic, and in community settings, including the patient’s or carer’s home; and to support education and learning before, during and after the patient consultation. Such resources may include a full text component(s) e.g. ejournals, journal articles, eBooks, alongside the Topics.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 7 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Resources
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Resources: evidence-based online learning platforms specifically designed to help healthcare professionals enhance their knowledge and support their ongoing professional development. They offer interactive, peer-reviewed medical and healthcare related course modules or reflective practice opportunities that enable healthcare staff to earn CME points and/or track CME/Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activity.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 8 Digital Anatomy Reference (DAR) Resources
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92511000 - Library services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Digital Anatomy Reference (DAR) Resources: encompass online platforms, which can be interactive, designed to aid healthcare staff in their clinical practice, research, continuous learning, and professional development. Additionally, they can be used for patient education purposes. The resources provided include both content and multimedia materials e.g. 2D, 3D and interactive images and models, CT and MRI scans, animations, videos, augmented and virtual reality options. Primary focus is anatomy and physiology.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-036566
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press Great Clarendon Street
Marston
OX2 6DP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
National registration number
01083899
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco International Inc.
6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI54 - Enfield
National registration number
FC016134
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BMJ Publishing Group Limited
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London
London
WC1H 9JR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03102371
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MA Healthcare Ltd`
St. Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, London
London
SE24 0PB
Telephone
+44 02075016738
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01878373
Internet address
http://www.markallengroup.com/ma-healthcare
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH
Tiergartenstrasse 15-17 Heidelberg
Heidelberg
69121
Telephone
+44 791790623
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE125 - Heidelberg, Stadtkreis
National registration number
HRB 336546
Internet address
https://group.springernature.com/gp/group
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsevier B.V.
REED ELSEVIER EMEA T&E CB, 125 The Wall, London
London
EC2Y5AS
contractmanagementemea@elsevier.com
Telephone
+44 3301613206
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
NL331589920000
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH) LIMITED
8th Floor, 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London
London
E14 5RE
Telephone
+44 7780671552
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01776213
Internet address
http://www.wolterskluwer.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Publisher Promotion Services Limited
1, Church Street Great Bookham, Surrey
Surrey
KT23 3PD
Telephone
+44 7938691119
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
10402321
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest LLC
789 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor MI
Michigan
48108
Telephone
+1 8005210600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
39-2053855
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
111 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
New York
07030
Telephone
+1 2017486000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
135593032
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 Sole supplier - direct award
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sage Publications Limited
1 Oliver's Yard 55 City Rd London
London
EC1Y 1SP
Telephone
+44 2073245148
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01017514
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
LOT 2 Print Books
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BROWNS BOOKS
5 Redcliff Road, Melton, East Yorkshire, HU14 3RS
Melton
HU14 3RS
Telephone
+44 1482384660
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
National registration number
01607961
Internet address
http://www.bbfsnavigator.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
LOT 2 Print Books
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco International Inc.
6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI54 - Enfield
National registration number
FC016134
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
LOT 2 Print Books
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blackwell's (Waterstones Booksellers Ltd t/a)
203-206 Piccadilly London W1J 9HD
London
BN1 3BF
Telephone
+44 7766602475
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
00610095
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
LOT 2 Print Books
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TAYLOR and FRANCIS GROUP LIMITED
2-4 Park Square Milton Park Milton
Milton
OX14 4RN
Telephone
+44 7776227302
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
National registration number
02280993
Internet address
http://www.guilfordpress.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
LOT 2 Print Books
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tomlinsons Book Service
Tomlinson's Books, Unit 9 Whitelands Business Park, Terling
Essex
CM3 2AG
naaz.manji@tomlinsons-online.com
Telephone
+44 1732884455
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH36 - Heart of Essex
National registration number
04616669
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
LOT 2 Print Books
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
111 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Hoboken
07030
Telephone
+1 2017486000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
135593032
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Boon Brown Limited
Motivo Alvington Yeovil Somerset
Somerset
BA20 2FG
Telephone
+44 1935420803
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
National registration number
03254413
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kortext
Avalon, 26 – 32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth
Dorset
BH8 8EZ
Telephone
+44 1202551203
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK25 - Dorset
National registration number
08033357
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxford University Press
Great Clarendon Street
Oxford
OX2 6DP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01083899
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco International Inc.
6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI54 - Enfield
National registration number
FC016134
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH
Tiergartenstrasse 15-17 Heidelberg
Heidelberg
69121
Telephone
+44 791790623
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE125 - Heidelberg, Stadtkreis
National registration number
HRB 336546
Internet address
https://group.springernature.com/gp/group
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S. Karger AG
Allschwilerstrasse 10, CH-4009, Basel
Basel
CH-4009
Telephone
+44 7976554747
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TAYLOR and FRANCIS GROUP LIMITED
2-4 Park Square Milton Park Milton
Milton
OX14 4RN
Telephone
+44 7776227302
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
National registration number
02280993
Internet address
http://www.guilfordpress.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH) LIMITED
8th Floor, 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London
London
E14 5RE
Telephone
+44 7780671552
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01776213
Internet address
http://www.wolterskluwer.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest LLC
789 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor MI
Ann Arbor MI
48108
Telephone
+1 8005210600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
39-2053855
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
111 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Hoboken
07030
Telephone
+1 2017486000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
135593032
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 eBooks
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sage Publications Limited
1 Oliver's Yard 55 City Rd London
London
EC1Y 1SP
Telephone
+44 2073245148
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01017514
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxford University Press
Great Clarendon Street
Oxford
OX2 6DP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01083899
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco International Inc.
6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI54 - Enfield
National registration number
FC016134
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BMJ Publishing Group Limited
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London
London
WC1H 9JR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03102371
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MA Healthcare Ltd`
St. Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, London
London
SE24 0PB
Telephone
+44 2075016738
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01878373
Internet address
http://www.markallengroup.com/ma-healthcare
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH
Tiergartenstrasse 15-17 Heidelberg
Heidelberg
69121
Telephone
+44 791790623
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE125 - Heidelberg, Stadtkreis
National registration number
HRB 336546
Internet address
https://group.springernature.com/gp/group
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
S. Karger AG
Allschwilerstrasse 10, CH-4009, Basel
Basel
CH-4009
Telephone
+44 7976554747
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TAYLOR and FRANCIS GROUP LIMITED
2-4 Park Square Milton Park Milton
Milton
OX14 4RN
Telephone
+44 7776227302
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
National registration number
02280993
Internet address
http://www.guilfordpress.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsevier B.V.
REED ELSEVIER EMEA T&E CB, 125 The Wall, London
London
EC2Y5AS
contractmanagementemea@elsevier.com
Telephone
+44 3301613206
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
NL331589920000
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH) LIMITED
8th Floor, 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London
London
E14 5RE
Telephone
+44 7780671552
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01776213
Internet address
http://www.wolterskluwer.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
111 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Hoboken
07030
Telephone
+1 2017486000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
135593032
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 Print & eJournals
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sage Publications Ltd
1 Oliver's Yard 55 City Road
London
EC1Y 1SP
Telephone
+44 2073248500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
55 City Road
Internet address
https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/HomePage
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
LOT 5 Databases
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco International Inc.
6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI54 - Enfield
National registration number
FC016134
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
LOT 5 Databases
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH) LIMITED
8th Floor, 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London
London
E14 5RE
Telephone
+44 7780671552
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01776213
Internet address
http://www.wolterskluwer.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
LOT 5 Databases
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Publisher Promotion Services Limited
1, Church Street Great Bookham, Surrey
Surrey
KT23 3PD
Telephone
+44 7938691119
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ26 - East Surrey
National registration number
10402321
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
LOT 5 Databases
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ProQuest LLC
789 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor MI
Ann Arbor MI
48108
Telephone
+1 8005210600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
39-2053855
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
LOT 6 Evidence Summaries
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ebsco International Inc.
6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield
Enfield
EN1 3XA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI54 - Enfield
National registration number
FC016134
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
LOT 6 Evidence Summaries
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BMJ Publishing Group Limited
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London
London
WC1H 9JR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03102371
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
LOT 6 Evidence Summaries
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsevier B.V.
REED ELSEVIER EMEA T&E CB, 125 The Wall, London
London
EC2Y5AS
contractmanagementemea@elsevier.com
Telephone
+44 3301613206
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
NL331589920000
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
LOT 6 Evidence Summaries
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Publisher Promotion Services Limited
1, Church Street Great Bookham, Surrey
Surrey
KT23 3PD
Telephone
+44 7938691119
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ26 - East Surrey
National registration number
10402321
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
LOT 7 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Resources
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BMJ Publishing Group Limited
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London
London
WC1H 9JR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03102371
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
LOT 7 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Resources
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MA Healthcare Ltd`
St. Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, London
London
SE24 0PB
Telephone
+44 2075016738
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01878373
Internet address
http://www.markallengroup.com/ma-healthcare
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
LOT 7 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Resources
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Publisher Promotion Services Limited
1, Church Street Great Bookham, Surrey
Surrey
KT23 3PD
Telephone
+44 7938691119
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ26 - East Surrey
National registration number
10402321
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
LOT 8 Digital Anatomy Reference (DAR) Resources
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH) LIMITED
8th Floor, 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London
London
E14 5RE
Telephone
+44 7780671552
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
National registration number
01776213
Internet address
http://www.wolterskluwer.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
LOT 8 Digital Anatomy Reference (DAR) Resources
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Publisher Promotion Services Limited
1, Church Street Great Bookham, Surrey
Surrey
KT23 3PD
Telephone
+44 7938691119
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ26 - East Surrey
National registration number
10402321
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £0.99 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Department of Health & Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care