---
title: "SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0434ce"
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# SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0434ce

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## Summary

APUC Limited has completed a procurement process for the SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier, aimed at acquiring educational and training services under the CPV classification 80000000. This agreement, valued at £770,000, was signed on 7 June 2024 and is intended to facilitate access to Elsevier's Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM) for Scottish Higher Education Institutions and the National Library of Scotland. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, whereby APUC directly awarded the contract to Elsevier B.V. due to the unique nature of the services provided, as stipulated under Regulation 33(b)(i) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital publishing and educational resources. Companies with capabilities in providing DRM-free digital content can greatly benefit from such contracts by leveraging their unique offerings to meet specific market needs. Additionally, businesses that collaborate with academic institutions stand to gain from the high volume of orders and potential extensions involved in the contract, facilitating long-term business growth.

## Notice

APUC has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. for the Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM). APUC will not use the content but will facilitate the purchase on behalf of the HE institutions in Scotland and the National Library of Scotland. The Contract value is estimated based on potential participation by its members over the term of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

APUC has entered into an agreement with Elsevier B.V. for access to Elsevier's Freedom Collection free of digital rights management. Additional information: The contract value is an estimate based on the potential aggregated subscription values over the possible term of 48 months. APUC will not use or make payments under this contract but will facilitate the agreement on behalf of the Scottish HE Institutions and the National Library of Scotland.

Options: Institutions will have the option to purchase Elsevier B.V's All Access Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM).

### Procurement Information

The publishing service is unique to the supplier and sector. The agreement falls within the derogation contained within Regulation 33(b)(i)of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, permitting APUC to enter into the direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £770,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004467-2025
- 26 Jan 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002695-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756180
- https://www.elsevier.com/en-gb
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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