--- title: "Aggregated Databases" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2023-02-16" --- # Aggregated Databases Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is led by APUC Limited. The tender titled "Aggregated Databases" falls under the Education category and is located in Stirling, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date set for 30th June 2023. The contract aims to establish a framework agreement for providing access to a variety of electronic content, including journals, newspapers, and legal materials, valued at £7,000,000 in GBP. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the UK to offer database services to members of the HE/FE sector in Scotland and the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries. Companies specializing in electronic content provision, database management, and information services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with APUC Limited can lead to business growth opportunities and potential long-term partnerships with educational institutions 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 Databases, including multi publisher databases, which will provide end users with access to sources of full text and abstract and indices from a range of subject specific and multi-disciplinary electronic content, including but not limited to: - Primary source materials - Journals - Newspapers - Reports - Working papers - Datasets - Dissertations - Music, including scores and audio - Legal material - Medical resources ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this procurement exercise is to appoint a range of 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=FEB471380 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 16 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72320000 - Database services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471380 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471380 Aggregated 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 Databases, including multi publisher databases, which will provide end users with access to sources of full text and abstract and indices from a range of subject specific and multi-disciplinary electronic content, including but not limited to: - Primary source materials - Journals - Newspapers - Reports - Working papers - Datasets - Dissertations - Music, including scores and audio - Legal material - Medical resources ## 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=721705 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705 - 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-r6ebe6-0000721705. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000721705.json.