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Cochrane Library Database

Digital Health & Care Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Digital Health & Care Wales

Buyer Address: Ty Glan-yr-Afon, Cardiff, UKL22, CF11 9AD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Stacey Jones

Contact Email: stacey.jones10@wales.nhs.uk

Contact Telephone: 02920 502108

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
62303.24 GBP
Published
15 Jan 2026, 11:58
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Apr 2026, 23:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Awards

Award Title: Cochrane Library Database

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