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Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Oxford University Press

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has completed the award of a contract titled "Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Oxford University Press" for the provision of eBook collections from Oxford University Press. This procurement falls under the education industry category and was conducted using a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition. The direct award is part of the SHEDL eBook Collection Framework Agreement managed by APUC. The contract, signed on 19 February 2026, is valued at £54,985.52 and is tied to the delivery location at the University of Strathclyde.

This tender opens several avenues for business expansion, particularly for large-scale publishing and educational content providers who can deliver comprehensive digital resources. With the University of Strathclyde focusing on educational eBook collections, publishers with strong academic portfolios might find similar opportunities for direct awards under framework agreements. The procurement method favoured large suppliers such as Oxford University Press, underscoring the advantage for businesses possessing the capacity to deliver high-quality, extensive eBook collections without the need for a competitive tender publishing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Oxford University Press

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Oxford University Press eBook Collections (UOS-36743-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Oxford University Press eBook collections (UOS-36743-2025) via a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collection - Oxford University Press (OUP) Framework Agreement (LIB1028 AP).

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collection - Oxford University Press (OUP) Framework Agreement (LIB1028 AP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824202
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549996
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
£54,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days 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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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