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Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of Elsevier eBook Collections under contract APR554222, related to the industry category of education services. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, with a direct award via APUC's SHEDL eBook Collections Framework Agreement LIB1027 AP. This award was finalised on 26th March 2026, with a contract value of £60,000, providing the university with access to Elsevier's Science Direct Freedom Collection, enhancing academic resources. The University's address is Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G1 1XU.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational content and digital resources, particularly those with an interest in sole supplier frameworks and providing value for money solutions in academic settings. Ideal contenders for such contracts would include publishers and large-scale suppliers with strong digital capabilities capable of providing high-quality, flexible DRM content. As this tender was awarded as a direct contract with Elsevier B.V., large content providers in the education sector may find similar partnerships or opportunities with the University of Strathclyde beneficial for strategic growth. Businesses aligned with educational technology and academic publishing would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Elsevier eBook Collections (UOS-33303-2024)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the provision of Elsevier eBook collections via a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collections- Elsevier Framework Agreement LIB1027 AP. This is a single lot, sole supplier Framework, hence a direct award was conducted. This contract delivers accessibility to Elsevier's Science Direct Freedom Collection, and provides the University with access to unique, quality academic content with flexible DRM, while providing Value for Money (VfM).

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier Framework Agreement LIB1027 AP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554222
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months 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
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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

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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