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title: "Clincial Key Library"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba963110-29f7-45b3-b72b-c13d986bf854"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Clincial Key Library

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba963110-29f7-45b3-b72b-c13d986bf854

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust focuses on the acquisition of the Clinical Key Library, a comprehensive medical resource provided by Elsevier B.V. This initiative falls under the "Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services" industry category, with operations located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed as a direct award within the framework agreement set by the National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE), and the award phase has been marked as complete as of 15th July 2026. The contract, valued at £271,672.70, spans from 28th December 2025 to 27th December 2029. This contract was finalised following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised library and information services, particularly those focusing on medical and scientific resources. While the direct award to Elsevier B.V. indicates specific service requirements, businesses offering similar digital platforms, unique search functionalities, or proprietary database access may find this process insightful for future procurement cycles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the digital library and information services sector may gain valuable insights by understanding the procurement specifications and delivery requirements outlined in this contract.

## Notice

Elsevier Clinical Key provides medical professionals and researchers at NUH with 24/7 access to over 1000 e-textbooks (including core titles and atlases), over 900 full text journals, over 17,000 medical and surgical videos, plus over 3 million images. The library has purchased Clinical Key for 5 years and this e package forms part of the annual subscription renewals. Additional information: Elsevier B.V. are the sole source provider of the Clinical Key service and providers web based access to searchable databases with unique search functionality and proprietary components. A Direct Award was approved, under the National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE) Electronic and Print Content Framework Agreement (NICEFAHEE/2125) in December 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572be585-1603-4109-bdb9-0cb42cd75a7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,672 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,672 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELSEVIER B V |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572be585-1603-4109-bdb9-0cb42cd75a7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572be585-1603-4109-bdb9-0cb42cd75a7c
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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