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Edward Elgar eBook Collections 2026

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "Edward Elgar eBook Collections 2026" contract, valued at £60,944. As a body governed by public law, the University targets the education sector with this procurement, which aims to enhance its library's portfolio with academic publications in Business and Management, Economics and Finance, Law, and Social and Political Science. The procurement was conducted under a limited procedure according to the circumstances permitting the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights. The contract was signed on 19 March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic book development and distribution. Large-scale publishers with expertise in producing academic and educational materials may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Partnering with educational institutions can drive strategic growth, improve industry standing, and foster intellectual collaboration. Additionally, businesses with exclusive publication rights or those looking to leverage intellectual property can benefit from similar future tenders tailored to the academic segments.oreraorteareaoraeration.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822369
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552226
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£60,944 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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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

Edward Elgar Publishing Limited

Further Information

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