---
title: "Online Technical Resource Library"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684469"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684469.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-08"
---

# Online Technical Resource Library

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684469

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council is conducting a tender process for the "Online Technical Resource Library" project, aimed at providing a service to access an online database of technical documentation and resources. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the transport industry. The location of this project is Newtown St Boswells, UK, with the tender period ending on 30 March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that all interested suppliers can submit bids. The successful contract has a total value of £84,751 and was awarded to IHS Global Ltd on 3 May 2022, with services expected to begin thereafter.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in online library services, document management, and technical resource providers. Companies equipped to offer software solutions or platforms that facilitate access to extensive technical databases would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, organisations with experience in providing services to local governmental bodies may find this contract attractive, as collaboration with such public entities often leads to further business prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of a service - Online technical resources library

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council is seeking offers from suitably qualified providers to provide access to an online database of technical documentation and other resources from publishers such as the British Standards Institute for use by the Roads, Building Control, Architects and Property Management services at the council.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450586 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2022 - 11 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | It is likely the opportunity will be re-tendered in 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,751 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IHS GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450586
- 28 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441991

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441991
  Online Technical Resource Library - Provision of a service - Online technical resources library
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450586
  Online Technical Resource Library - Provision of a service - Online technical resources library

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684469
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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