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Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Springer Nature

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Springer Nature" within the education sector. This contract pertains to the provision of eBook collections by Springer Nature and was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication, in alignment with APUC's SHEDL eBook Collection framework. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 29 January 2026, and amounted to £155,000. The procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with potential recourse for grievances through the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The services are to be delivered at the University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in the educational publishing sector. The procurement was directed as a call-off from an established framework agreement, suggesting potential for future similar procurements with streamlined processes. Whilst the University of Strathclyde is the buyer, the awarded supplier is Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH, a large company based in Heidelberg, Germany. Businesses with expertise in digital educational resources, particularly those involved in international frameworks, could find this domain highly lucrative. Despite the limited competition, consisting solely of foreign bids from the EU, there is scope for engagement from international suppliers equipped to deliver specialised educational services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Springer Nature

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature eBook collections (UOS-39808-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature eBook collections (UOS-39808-2025) via a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collection - Springer Nature Framework Agreement (LIB1026 AP).

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collection - Springer Nature Framework Agreement (LIB1026 AP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822028
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549307
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
£155,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Paula Hirschganger
Contact Email
paula.l.hirschganger@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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