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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "Award of APA Resources (American Psychological Association)" under the OCP ID UOS-44086-2026. The process, finalised on 28th July 2026, falls within the 'education' industry category with services as the main procurement category. This contract, valued at GBP 135,539, was awarded to Jisc, and the procurement method employed was limited, specifically a call-off from Chest's APA Resources agreement for existing subscribers. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phases, and the award was formally signed on 6th July 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational and psychological resources, especially those capable of supplying comprehensive academic resources. Large-scale enterprises, such as established educational resource providers, are particularly well-positioned to leverage such opportunities given the specific resource requirements and the procurement method used. The contract's limited call-off nature indicates an opportunity for firms to engage predominantly with existing frameworks, suggesting a competitive advantage for those already familiar or engaged in similar supply chains.

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Notice Title

Award of APA Resources (American Psychological Association) (Jisc)

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of APA Resources (American Psychological Association) (Jisc) (UOS-44086-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of APA Resources (American Psychological Association) (Jisc) (UOS-44086-2026) via a call-off from Chest's (a Jisc enterprise) APA Resources - Existing Subscribers - 2026 agreement.

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a call-off from Chest's (a Jisc enterprise) APA Resources - Existing Subscribers - 2026 agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836566
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561006
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

80420000 - E-learning services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,539 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 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

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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