--- title: "Aggregated Multi-Publisher Databases" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2020-01-06" --- # Aggregated Multi-Publisher Databases Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves APUC Limited, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, UK, which is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Aggregated Multi-Publisher Databases. This initiative is targeted at members of the Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors in Scotland, as well as members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned future notice date set for 30 April 2020, and the total estimated value of the contract is £5,000,000. The main category of procurement is classified under goods, specifically focusing on access to various subject-specific and multi-disciplinary electronic content. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content provision, including publishers, database providers, and content aggregators. Companies that can offer full-text access to a wide range of academic resources, such as scholarly journals, primary source materials, and multimedia content, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with APUC Limited during the upcoming Supplier Engagement day will be crucial for potential bidders to showcase their capabilities and align their offerings with the needs of institutions within the HE and FE sectors in Scotland. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of Aggregated Multi-Publisher Databases which will provide end users with access to a single source of full text and abstract and indexing from a range of subject specific and multi-disciplinary electronic content, including but not limited to: - Primary source materials - Scholarly journals - Newspapers - Reports - Working papers - Datasets - Dissertations - Video ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a Contractor/Contractors to provide members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) and The Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) with access to a full range of subject specific and multi-disciplinary databases.. The resulting framework agreement will be open to: Members of Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges (APUC Ltd) http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) https://scurl.ac.uk/who-we-are/scurl-members/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376325 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72320000 - Database services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376325 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376325 Aggregated Multi-Publisher Databases - The Authority is seeking to establish framework agreement for on behalf of the members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland, and members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of Aggregated Multi-Publisher Databases which will provide end users with access to a single source of full text and abstract and indexing from a range of subject specific and multi-disciplinary electronic content, including but not limited to: - Primary source materials - Scholarly journals - Newspapers - Reports - Working papers - Datasets - Dissertations - Video ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=603304 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304 - https://scurl.ac.uk/who-we-are/scurl-members/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603304. 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