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Clincial Key Library

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 08:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust focuses on the acquisition of the Clinical Key Library, a comprehensive medical resource provided by Elsevier B.V. This initiative falls under the "Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services" industry category, with operations located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed as a direct award within the framework agreement set by the National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE), and the award phase has been marked as complete as of 15th July 2026. The contract, valued at £271,672.70, spans from 28th December 2025 to 27th December 2029. This contract was finalised following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised library and information services, particularly those focusing on medical and scientific resources. While the direct award to Elsevier B.V. indicates specific service requirements, businesses offering similar digital platforms, unique search functionalities, or proprietary database access may find this process insightful for future procurement cycles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the digital library and information services sector may gain valuable insights by understanding the procurement specifications and delivery requirements outlined in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clincial Key Library

Notice Description

Elsevier Clinical Key provides medical professionals and researchers at NUH with 24/7 access to over 1000 e-textbooks (including core titles and atlases), over 900 full text journals, over 17,000 medical and surgical videos, plus over 3 million images. The library has purchased Clinical Key for 5 years and this e package forms part of the annual subscription renewals. Additional information: Elsevier B.V. are the sole source provider of the Clinical Key service and providers web based access to searchable databases with unique search functionality and proprietary components. A Direct Award was approved, under the National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE) Electronic and Print Content Framework Agreement (NICEFAHEE/2125) in December 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572be585-1603-4109-bdb9-0cb42cd75a7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£271,672 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£271,672 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER B V

Further Information

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