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title: "Scival Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b7a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-09-16"
---

# Scival Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b7a

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## Summary

The University of Staffordshire has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Scival Service," pertaining to the industry category of office and computing machinery. Located in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Elsevier B.V. from Amsterdam, Netherlands. The procurement method used was direct without competition, as it was a below-threshold procurement under PA23. The contract is for the provision of Scival OBC+1 licences, including online support, training, certification courses, and annual user meetings for a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The contract, valued at £105,562, was signed on 31st August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the office and computing machinery sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive software solutions and support services. Firms that specialise in delivering education-centric computing services, as well as those that can offer robust user training platforms, would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with institutions such as University of Staffordshire can open avenues for entities aiming to expand their footprint in the educational sector and establish long-term partnerships in the provision of technical services and support.

## Notice

The University of Staffordshire has awarded a contract for the following. This is a Below Threshold Procurement under the PA23 The provision of Scival OBC+1 licences, online support, training and certification course and annual user meetings for a period of 3 years This is a renewal of a previous contract and continued use of the system is required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057018-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,562 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057018-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057018-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.staffs.ac.uk
- https://www.elsevier.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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