---
title: "SHEDL eBook Collections - Oxford University Press (OUP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd8"
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# SHEDL eBook Collections - Oxford University Press (OUP)

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd8

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## Summary

APUC Limited has concluded a procurement process with Oxford University Press (OUP) to provide the Scottish Higher Education Digital Library (SHEDL) member institutions, including the National Library of Scotland, with access to Oxford Scholarship Online eBook collections. This agreement, valued at approximately GBP 9,000,000, will span up to four years and is classified under the education and training services industry. The buying organisation, APUC Limited, is located in Stirling, and the procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded on 11th February 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique nature of the services provided by OUP.

This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational content and digital library services, particularly those that can offer unique, high-quality digital resources for higher education. Companies that specialise in academic publishing and have the capability to provide extensive collections free of DRM restrictions will find this project aligns well with their services. Engaging in such contracts can enhance the business's portfolio, expand client networks within educational institutions in Scotland, and establish long-term partnerships. For suppliers to compete effectively in similar tenders, it would be advantageous to demonstrate exceptional service delivery and innovative digital solutions tailored to educational needs.

## Notice

APUC has entered into an agreement with Oxford University Press to offer Scottish Higher Education Digital Library (SHEDL) member institutions access to Oxford Scholarship Online eBook collection and partner presses, free of Digital Rights Management (DRM), for up to 4 years. 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

APUC has entered an agreement with Oxford University Press on behalf of the members of SHEDL for access to Oxford Scholarship Online eBooks collections free of digital rights management. Additional information: The contract value is an estimate based on the potential aggregated value 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.

### 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/015123-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,900,000 |

## 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## 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

- 15 Apr 2025 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015123-2025
- 11 Feb 2025 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004609-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790061
- https://global.oup.com/academic/
- 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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