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Cochrane Library Database

  • First published: 15 January 2026
  • Last modified: 15 January 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06067e
Published by:
Digital Health & Care Wales
Authority ID:
AA81853
Publication date:
15 January 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK5
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

P7.08

Procurement 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.

Contracting authority

Digital Health & Care Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Ty Glan-yr-Afon

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF11 9AD

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://dhcw.nhs.wales/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHXM-8593-WBPZ

Contact name: Stacey Jones

Email: stacey.jones10@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone: 02920 502108

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 111 River Street , Hoboken

Town/City: United States

Postcode: 07030

Country: United States

Website: https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQG-8713-THWT

Email: raking@wiley.com

Type:

  • Large

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract

Cochrane Library Database

ID: 1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

01 March 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

62303.24 GBP Excluding VAT

74763.89 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2029

Suppliers

  • GB-PPON-PDQG-8713-THWT

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Computer and Related Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
15 January 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK5
Version:
1
Authority name:
Digital Health & Care Wales
Publication date:
20 February 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Digital Health & Care Wales
Publication date:
05 March 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
Digital Health & Care Wales

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