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Contract for the Provision of ClinicalKey Student Licences to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

On 3rd March 2026, The University of Birmingham, a public authority as part of sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for contracting ClinicalKey Student Licences. This award process involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. Situated in the UK, the procurement contract, titled "Contract for the Provision of ClinicalKey Student Licences to the University of Birmingham," falls within the category of goods, particularly concerning license management software packages. The awarded supplier is Elsevier B.V., based in the Netherlands. The active contract commenced on 23rd April 2025 and is valued at £95,485.88, set to conclude on 28th February 2026, aiding the University's educational resources in Birmingham.

This procurement offers noteworthy growth opportunities specifically for suppliers specialising in license management software. While the procurement was direct, suppliers in related fields may consider similar future opportunities or partnership possibilities. Businesses focusing on educational technology or specialised software solutions can derive value, especially SMEs, from the insights and connections formed through such projects. The supplier role held by Elsevier B.V., an SME, emphasises the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises in winning similar contracts, fostering academic solutions through technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of ClinicalKey Student Licences to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of ClinicalKey Student Licences to the University of Birmingham, as per the SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018971-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

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