Standing purchase order for library databases and hosting fees college-wide from Cengage Learning…

Cengage Learning has been awarded a standing purchase order by Tidewater Community College, a Virginia-based institution, for the provision of library databases and hosting services on a college-wide basis. The contract was executed on August 19, 2026, with a cumulative value of $24,000.00 and a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The services are to be delivered to Kendra Hawkins at the college. This award represents a state and local contract transaction within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The standing purchase order establishes an ongoing supply arrangement for library database access and associated hosting infrastructure throughout the contract term. The line item structure reflects a unit pricing model with 24,000 units at $1.00 per unit, aggregating to the total contract value of $24,000.00. This procurement mechanism allows Tidewater Community College to maintain continuous access to Cengage Learning's digital library resources and platform hosting services to support institutional academic and research functions through the contract expiration date.