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title: "ClinicalKey"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# ClinicalKey

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c364612f-1515-4047-b746-ea245f13bac8

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## Summary

The procurement process, as managed by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, involves the award of a contract titled "ClinicalKey." This tender falls under the e-learning services category with CPV code 80420000, focusing on providing a comprehensive online information resource for clinical decision-making. The tender was initiated through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2025 and runs until 28th June 2028, with the award status currently active since 30th June 2025. The resource will serve the United Kingdom, specifically at the postal code BN11 2DH, in Worthing, West Sussex.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing digital educational resources, particularly those with expertise in medical and surgical specialties. Although the contract was awarded to Elsevier B V, a large-scale supplier, it highlights the scope for similar organisations to engage in future opportunities. Enterprises specialising in e-learning services or those capable of delivering high-quality digital content for healthcare professionals could benefit from such procurement processes. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not deemed suitable for this contract, large-scale businesses in related fields could expect growth through similar public procurement engagements.

## Notice

ClinicalKey is an online information resource that informs clinical decision-making. It contains over 1,000 medical textbooks, 650 full text journals, topic summaries, guidelines, images, drug information, patient handouts and education materials. It covers over 30 medical and surgical specialties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea17a964-416d-46e3-a418-adba419faba9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,329 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £346,108 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea17a964-416d-46e3-a418-adba419faba9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea17a964-416d-46e3-a418-adba419faba9
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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