---
title: "Award of Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599640"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-10-09"
---

# Award of Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599640

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University has successfully completed the procurement process for an "Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database," valued at £263,509.90. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique comprehensive nature of the required database. The contract was signed on 25th June 2019 and falls under the services category in the education sector. The procurement has reached the award stage, and the buying organisation, located at 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, encourages inquiries via procurement@gcu.ac.uk or +44 1413313578.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content databases and academic resources, particularly those capable of offering extensive electronic journal and eBook collections. Companies that excel in providing specialised educational services or have the technical capability to meet the specific needs outlined by Glasgow Caledonian University would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses focusing on innovation in academic publications and database management systems can leverage this award to enhance their visibility and credibility in the sector.

## Notice

Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database.

### Procurement Information

Lack of other Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database that are as comprehensive and provide the scale and scope of publications that the University requires.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368747 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £263,509 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| 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 |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368747

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368747
  Award of Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database - Electronic eJournal and eBook Collections Database

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000599640
- https://www.elsevier.com/en-gb

## Provenance

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