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Award of Call-Off from Periodicals & Associated Services - EBSCO

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract concerning the provision of periodicals and associated services. The procurement, issued under the title "Award of Call-Off from Periodicals & Associated Services – EBSCO", falls under the education category, specifically dealing with services identified by CPV codes 80420000 and 79980000. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, utilising a direct award from APUC's Periodicals and Associated Services Framework Agreement (LIB1022 AP). The contract, signed on 12th February 2026, was formally awarded to EBSCO International Inc, a large-scale supplier located in New Barnet, UK, for the sum of £2,980,000 GBP.

This tender is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in educational services supply, specifically dealing with the distribution and management of periodicals. Opportunities for growth in this sector include fostering partnerships and expanding networks with educational institutions across the UK. However, it should be noted that this particular contract was awarded through a direct award, indicating a targeted allocation rather than an open competition. Companies adept with framework agreements and with prior connections to such organisational frameworks might find such procurement processes advantageous. Future similar tenders may require businesses to align with established frameworks to remain competitive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Call-Off from Periodicals & Associated Services - EBSCO

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Periodicals & Associated Services (UOS-39087-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Periodicals & Associated Services (UOS-39807-2025) via a direct award from APUC's Periodicals and Associated Services Framework Agreement (LIB1022 AP).

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a direct award from APUC's Periodicals and Associated Services Framework Agreement (LIB1022 AP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823584
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549475
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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,980,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 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
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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

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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