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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of "Cengage Gale Research Complete (Jisc)" under tender ID UOS-44653-2026. This contract, signed on 27th July 2026, falls under the education sector and uses a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was a call-off from Jisc's existing agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £56,683, will benefit the University in delivering educational services at its central location in Glasgow.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with existing agreements with Jisc or those capable of providing comprehensive research solutions. Large scale suppliers, like Jisc, are well-positioned to compete in such specialized procurement processes. Through participation in similar tenders, suppliers can potentially expand their market reach and establish partnerships with esteemed institutions like the University of Strathclyde, thereby fostering business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Cengage Gale Research Complete (Jisc)

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Cengage Gale Research Complete (Jisc) (UOS-44653-2026).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Cengage Gale Research Complete (Jisc) (UOS-44653-2026) via a call-off from Jisc's Cengage Gale Research Complete agreement.

Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a call-off from Jisc's Cengage Gale Research Complete agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838479
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561008
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
£56,683 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

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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