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C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

NHS Education for Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Nov 2025 at 14:18

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Award

19 Mar 2025 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by NHS Education for Scotland involved the provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland, focusing on library services. This contract has been completed and the procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracts were awarded on 10th February 2025, with a total value of £483,305.16. The procurement was categorised under services and covered a location scope within the UK, with Edinburgh as the primary regional focus. This project was officially recognised on 10th November 2025, and the key procurement stage has been marked as completed.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library services, particularly those with capabilities in providing digital resources and content. The awarded suppliers, including Barbour EHS, Content Online, Mind Tools (Emerald Works Ltd), ProQuest, and Taylor & Francis, demonstrate a diverse range of large-scale companies well-suited to delivering such specialised services. Businesses aligned to these competencies and experienced in working with public sector organisations could benefit from exploring similar contracts to expand their market reach and establish relationships within the healthcare education sector. Given the tailored nature of this procurement, businesses that can position themselves as unique providers of specialised library services have the opportunity to engage with NHS Education for Scotland and similar institutions in future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

Notice Description

Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

Procurement Information

The suppliers listed in this contract award are the exclusive providers of the products being procured for the NHS Scotland Digital Library.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072458-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£483,305 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Education for Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Barbour EHS

Content Online

Mind Tools (a trading name of Emerald Works Ltd)

ProQuest

Taylor & Francis

Further Information

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