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SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 08:43

Award

26 Jan 2024 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited has completed a procurement process for the SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier, aimed at acquiring educational and training services under the CPV classification 80000000. This agreement, valued at £770,000, was signed on 7 June 2024 and is intended to facilitate access to Elsevier's Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM) for Scottish Higher Education Institutions and the National Library of Scotland. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, whereby APUC directly awarded the contract to Elsevier B.V. due to the unique nature of the services provided, as stipulated under Regulation 33(b)(i) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital publishing and educational resources. Companies with capabilities in providing DRM-free digital content can greatly benefit from such contracts by leveraging their unique offerings to meet specific market needs. Additionally, businesses that collaborate with academic institutions stand to gain from the high volume of orders and potential extensions involved in the contract, facilitating long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier

Notice Description

APUC has entered into a contract 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 an agreement 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 48 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.

Options: Institutions will have the option to purchase Elsevier B.V's All Access Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM).

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0434ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£770,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Lorona Watts
Contact Email
lwatts@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428950

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
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

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