---
title: "C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef4c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef4c

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by NHS Education for Scotland involved the provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland, focusing on library services. This contract has been completed and the procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracts were awarded on 10th February 2025, with a total value of £483,305.16. The procurement was categorised under services and covered a location scope within the UK, with Edinburgh as the primary regional focus. This project was officially recognised on 10th November 2025, and the key procurement stage has been marked as completed.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library services, particularly those with capabilities in providing digital resources and content. The awarded suppliers, including Barbour EHS, Content Online, Mind Tools (Emerald Works Ltd), ProQuest, and Taylor & Francis, demonstrate a diverse range of large-scale companies well-suited to delivering such specialised services. Businesses aligned to these competencies and experienced in working with public sector organisations could benefit from exploring similar contracts to expand their market reach and establish relationships within the healthcare education sector. Given the tailored nature of this procurement, businesses that can position themselves as unique providers of specialised library services have the opportunity to engage with NHS Education for Scotland and similar institutions in future procurements.

## Notice

Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

### Procurement Information

The suppliers listed in this contract award are the exclusive providers of the products being procured for the NHS Scotland Digital Library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072458-2025 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 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 | £483,305 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BARBOUR EHS; CONTENT ONLINE; MIND TOOLS (A TRADING NAME OF EMERALD WORKS; PROQUEST; TAYLOR & FRANCIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072458-2025
- 19 Mar 2025 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010243-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793811
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002

## Provenance

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