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

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland has awarded a contract titled "C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland" under the health industry category. Situated in Edinburgh, this procurement process falls under the award stage, with the contract being signed on 10th February 2025. The procurement involves providing resources for the National Digital Library, employing a limited procurement method due to the exclusivity of the suppliers’ products. The procurement process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition and adheres to regulations under the legal directive CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in health-related digital resources, particularly those capable of supplying specialised, exclusive products for healthcare libraries. Suppliers like Barbour EHS, Content Online, Mind Tools, ProQuest, and Taylor & Francis have been awarded this contract, highlighting the preference for established entities with substantial capacity and expertise. Businesses looking to expand into the health sector or enhance their portfolio in digital library solutions for healthcare can benefit from opportunities like this, provided they can meet the stringent requirements and exclusivity demands of such contracts.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793811
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543166
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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 20253 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Declan Walkden
Contact Email
declan.walkden@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
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

PROQUEST

TAYLOR & FRANCIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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