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LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a prestigious educational institution located in Glasgow, UKM82, has awarded a contract for the provision of LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals. This contract falls under the Education industry category as per the COFOG classification, and it follows a procurement process that was initiated without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights. The award stage has been completed, with the contract becoming active on 4th September 2024, valued at £195,000. This limited procurement method was determined by the specific circumstances outlined under Regulation 6 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for LexisNexis, as it solidifies its exclusive position to deliver specialised electronic research resources within the sector. While the procurement was directly awarded, thereby limiting competition, firms that can offer unique, intellectual property-protected resources such as databases and e-journals may find similar opportunities in working with academic institutions. Businesses focusing on digital publishing, information technology services, or educational technology solutions could explore the potential for similar engagements by showcasing their specialised capabilities to contracting authorities across the education industry.

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Notice Title

LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals (UOS-33946-S-2024).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals (UOS-33946-S-2024).

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549719
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

72320000 - Database services

79980000 - Subscription services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Magnus Tuck, Procurement Co-ordinator
Contact Email
magnus.tuck@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

LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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