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title: "Fitch Solutions Database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655f8"
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# Fitch Solutions Database

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655f8

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, a public body governed by public law in the education sector, has completed the procurement process for the provision of the Fitch Solutions Database. This contract falls under the industry category of subscription services, specifically database services and library services, and it is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom (UKM82). The procurement process reached the award stage with Fitch Solutions Group Limited being the supplier. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, in compliance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract, valued at GBP 50,015, was signed on 21st May 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing exclusive database and library-related subscription services, especially those capable of meeting unique intellectual property considerations. Companies with the capacity to offer specialised and protected services would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes in the future. Given that the University of Strathclyde utilised an award procedure without competition due to specific vendor requirements, businesses with exclusive offerings in their product lines stand to benefit from such procurement opportunities by fostering strategic relationships with educational institutions seeking niche solutions.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of the Fitch Solutions Database (UOS-32596-S-2024).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of the Fitch Solutions Database (UOS-32596-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/014293-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 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 | £50,015 |

## 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 | FITCH SOLUTIONS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

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

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014293-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823912
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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