Scope
Description
USW has made a direct award to EBSCO International for the subscription of EBSCO Databases (covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences), identified as key resources by library and academic staff. These resources (covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences) are unique in coverage and are mostly exclusively offered by EBSCO. A small few are offered by other vendors, but a combination of familiar, user friendly interface and discounted pricing makes EBSCO the vendor of choice at a value of £154,219.00. Online access to these resources is essential for staff and students.
Contract 1. Award of EBSCO Databases (covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences) 2025-2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £154,219 excluding VAT
- £185,062.80 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
22 October 2025
Contract dates
- 22 October 2025 to 31 July 2026
- 9 months, 10 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79980000 - Subscription services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
EBSCO International Incl
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHL-9383-NLJL
6th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
United Kingdom
Email: wpang@ebsco.com
Region: UKI54 - Enfield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Award of EBSCO Databases (covering Humanities, Business, Communication, and Health Sciences) 2025-2026
Contracting authority
University of South Wales
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312
University of South Wales,
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Claire Thomas
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales