Awarded contract

Academic Search Complete Database Renewal

Awarded
£71.2k
Published 10 Aug 2026

Renewal of Academic Search Complete, a widely-used multi-disciplinary research database supporting teaching, learning, and research across all university campuses.

United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 10 Aug 2026· 2 days agoFind a Tender

Decision brief

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  • Contract value
    £71,174
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
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  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom
    West Midlands

Suppliers

1 supplier

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published 2 days ago.

10 August 2026
Awarded — no open tender advertised

Brief

This is a renewal opportunity for Academic Search Complete, a comprehensive multi-disciplinary research database used across all colleges and campuses. The resource provides extensive coverage across numerous subject areas and serves as a primary research tool for the university's TNF partners. Academic Search Complete is one of the institution's most heavily utilized and cost-effective resources, supporting teaching, learning, and research activities. The contract value is below the UK Government procurement threshold of £207,720.00 (including VAT). Due to the extensive integration of this resource across the university and the significant implementation costs and disruption associated with transitioning to alternative platforms, the renewal of the existing contract represents the most practical and cost-effective option.

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