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Edward Elgar eBook Collections 2026

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:51

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02 Feb 2026 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has awarded a contract for the provision of Edward Elgar eBook Collections. This tender, classified under subscription services in the CPV scheme, has reached the complete stage with the contract signed on 19th March 2026. The procurement process utilised a limited method, bypassing competition due to specific regulatory reasons, namely the protection of exclusive rights. The contract, valued at £60,944, supports the university’s faculties by enhancing the library’s existing collection in various academic fields such as Business and Management, Economics and Finance, Law, Social and Political Science.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in publishing and e-learning, particularly those providing high-quality academic resources. As the tender was awarded directly to Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, which holds large-scale operations in Cheltenham, UK, businesses with exclusive content or intellectual property rights in educational and academic sectors are well-suited to similar collaborations. This contract showcases the potential for businesses that can provide exclusive academic materials to expand their presence within educational institutions by supporting their research and learning initiatives.

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Notice Title

Edward Elgar eBook Collections 2026

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the provision of Edward Elgar eBook Collections (UOS-41126-S-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the provision of Edward Elgar eBook Collections (UOS-41126-S-2026). The academic publications will be used by all faculties and will enhance the Library's current portfolio of Edward Elgar eBooks of Business and Management Economics and Finance, Law, Social and Political Science.

Procurement Information

It has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is an award without competition in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6 - Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026133-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

22112000 - Textbooks

79980000 - Subscription services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,944 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 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

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
Post Town
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

EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING

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