---
title: "Contract for the Provision of ClinicalKey Student Licences to the University of Birmingham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660ec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Contract for the Provision of ClinicalKey Student Licences to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660ec

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## Summary

On 3rd March 2026, The University of Birmingham, a public authority as part of sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for contracting ClinicalKey Student Licences. This award process involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. Situated in the UK, the procurement contract, titled "Contract for the Provision of ClinicalKey Student Licences to the University of Birmingham," falls within the category of goods, particularly concerning license management software packages. The awarded supplier is Elsevier B.V., based in the Netherlands. The active contract commenced on 23rd April 2025 and is valued at £95,485.88, set to conclude on 28th February 2026, aiding the University's educational resources in Birmingham.

This procurement offers noteworthy growth opportunities specifically for suppliers specialising in license management software. While the procurement was direct, suppliers in related fields may consider similar future opportunities or partnership possibilities. Businesses focusing on educational technology or specialised software solutions can derive value, especially SMEs, from the insights and connections formed through such projects. The supplier role held by Elsevier B.V., an SME, emphasises the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises in winning similar contracts, fostering academic solutions through technological advancements.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of ClinicalKey Student Licences to the University of Birmingham, as per the SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018971-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,485 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018971-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018971-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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