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SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier

APUC Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is conducting a procurement process to enter an agreement with Elsevier B.V. for the "SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier", focusing on education and training services in Scotland. The procurement method is a limited award procedure, allowing direct negotiation without a prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is estimated at £500,000 and will be active for an initial term of three years, with an option to extend for a further year. Key details include the contract being signed on 26 March 2021 and the procurement classified under CPV code 80000000 for education services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the educational publishing and library services sectors. Companies that can provide unique eBook collections or library resources free of digital rights management would be well-suited to compete in this process. With APUC facilitating the purchase on behalf of various higher education institutions in Scotland, businesses with established reputations and experience in managing educational content will likely find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier

Notice Description

APUC has entered into an agreement with Elsevier B.V. for the Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM). APUC will not use the content but will facilitate the purchase on behalf of the HE institutions in Scotland and the National Library of Scotland. The Contract value is estimated based on potential participation by its members over the term of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

APUC has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. for access to Elsevier's Freedom Collection free of digital rights management. Additional information: The contract value is an estimate based on the potential aggregated subscription values over the possible term of 36 months. APUC will not use or make payments under this contract but will facilitate the agreement on behalf of the Scottish HE Institutions and the National Library of Scotland.

Procurement Information

The publishing service is unique to the supplier and sector. The agreement falls within the derogation contained within Regulation 33(b)(i)of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, permitting APUC to enter into the direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a10c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018572-2022
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Elsevier B.V.

Further Information

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