---
title: "PPE Ref 8180 Direct award for the Provision of Access to the IEEE Digital Library"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679912"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2022-01-28"
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# PPE Ref 8180 Direct award for the Provision of Access to the IEEE Digital Library

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679912

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of access to the IEEE Digital Library, classified under the education sector. This direct award, identified as PPE Ref 8180, was officially signed on 17 January 2022, with a total contract value of £95,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the delivery of services is to take place in Glasgow. The process was concluded under special regulations that permitted a direct award due to the technical exclusivity of the supplier, Content Online AB, identified as the sole provider for this service in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the educational technology and digital content sectors, to expand their service offerings. Companies that specialise in electronic resource management, digital library services, or have unique technical capabilities are well-suited to respond to future contracts of this nature. The awarded value and the direct nature of the procurement suggest a need for comprehensive proposals that highlight innovation and reliability to align with the expectations of institutions like the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

PPE Ref 8180 Direct award for the Provision of Access to the IEEE Digital Library

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 8180 Direct award for the Provision of Access to the IEEE Digital Library Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 6 (1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Supplier is the sole supplier for access to the IEEE library in the UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439003 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTENT ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439003

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439003
  PPE Ref 8180 Direct award for the Provision of Access to the IEEE Digital Library - PPE Ref 8180 Direct award for the Provision of Access to the IEEE Digital Library

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679912

## Provenance

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