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Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder

University of Strathclyde

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18 Dec 2025 at 16:09

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20 Oct 2025 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a public body located in Glasgow, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder, classified under e-learning services. The procurement was executed using a limited method due to the specific nature of the service and its sole agency by the American Chemical Society. The contract, valued at 151,736 USN, was awarded to CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, on 1 October 2025. The process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the directive's scope. All services are to be delivered within the region of Glasgow, UKM82.

This procurement represents a niche business opportunity, primarily catering to large organisations with capabilities in information management and e-learning services. Companies aiming to expand into specialised academic service provisions or deepen their relationships with higher education institutions might find similar tenders beneficial. Opportunities are particularly suited for entities with a unique product offering or those holding exclusive rights to specialised knowledge or databases, much like CAS's ownership of the SciFinder platform. Given the tailored and specific requirements, businesses with large-scale operations and the ability to provide exclusive services are well-positioned to succeed in this and related markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder

Notice Description

Provision of Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder

Lot Information

Lot 1

Chemical Abstracts Service - SciFinder. Additional information: For clarity - the contract reference noted in the VEAT notice and in II.1.1 was inaccurate. The correct contract reference number is UOS-39278-S-2025.

Procurement Information

American Chemical Society is the sole agent for its Chemical Abstracts Service Scifinder and

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d01e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084582-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,736 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
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
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

Further Information

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