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title: "LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655e7"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655e7

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, a public entity based in Glasgow, Scotland, has completed a procurement process for subscription services involving LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on subscription, journal, and database services, and is valued at £195,000. The procurement followed a limited method without prior publication or competition due to exclusive rights protection, as stipulated in The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. LexisNexis was officially awarded the contract on 4th September 2024, and the award has been active since its announcement on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic subscription services, database management, and e-journals. Although the contract was awarded directly to LexisNexis, it highlights the potential demand from educational institutions like the University of Strathclyde for digital information resource services. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those protecting unique intellectual property rights, could explore similar opportunities by partnering with or competing against large-scale suppliers such as LexisNexis. The process underscores the importance of maintaining exclusive, high-quality offerings in niche sectors to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals (UOS-33946-S-2024).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of LexisNexis Electronic Databases and E-Journals (UOS-33946-S-2024).

### Procurement Information

It has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is an award without competition in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6 - Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014258-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 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 | £195,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals
- 72320000 - Database services
- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014258-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823778
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

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