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ClinicalKey

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jul 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, as managed by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, involves the award of a contract titled "ClinicalKey." This tender falls under the e-learning services category with CPV code 80420000, focusing on providing a comprehensive online information resource for clinical decision-making. The tender was initiated through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2025 and runs until 28th June 2028, with the award status currently active since 30th June 2025. The resource will serve the United Kingdom, specifically at the postal code BN11 2DH, in Worthing, West Sussex.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing digital educational resources, particularly those with expertise in medical and surgical specialties. Although the contract was awarded to Elsevier B V, a large-scale supplier, it highlights the scope for similar organisations to engage in future opportunities. Enterprises specialising in e-learning services or those capable of delivering high-quality digital content for healthcare professionals could benefit from such procurement processes. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not deemed suitable for this contract, large-scale businesses in related fields could expect growth through similar public procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

ClinicalKey

Notice Description

ClinicalKey is an online information resource that informs clinical decision-making. It contains over 1,000 medical textbooks, 650 full text journals, topic summaries, guidelines, images, drug information, patient handouts and education materials. It covers over 30 medical and surgical specialties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c364612f-1515-4047-b746-ea245f13bac8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea17a964-416d-46e3-a418-adba419faba9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£415,329 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£346,108 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER B V

Further Information

Notice Documents

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