---
title: "SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000756180"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
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# SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000756180

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## Summary

APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, has completed a procurement process to enter into a contract with Elsevier B.V. for the SHEDL E-Book Collections. This tender, falling under the education industry category, aims to facilitate access to Elsevier's Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM) for higher education institutions and the National Library of Scotland. The contract, valued at £770,000, commenced on 24 January 2024 and will be active until 7 June 2025, with possibilities for extension. The procurement method used was a limited process under Regulation 33(b)(i) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, allowing a direct award without prior publication due to the unique nature of the publishing service offered by Elsevier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital content and educational resources. Companies providing digital library services, e-books, and educational content solutions would find this contract beneficial for expanding their offerings within the Scottish education sector. It also emphasizes the importance of collaborating with well-established suppliers like Elsevier to enhance resource availability across institutions. Businesses capable of offering complementary or supplementary services to the educational sector will find a valuable market in enhancing the academic resources facilitated by APUC.

## Notice

APUC has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. for the Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM). APUC will not use the content but will facilitate the purchase on behalf of the HE institutions in Scotland and the National Library of Scotland. The Contract value is estimated based on potential participation by its members over the term of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

APUC has entered into an agreement with Elsevier B.V. for access to Elsevier's Freedom Collection free of digital rights management.. The contract value is an estimate based on the potential aggregated subscription values over the possible term of 48 months. APUC will not use or make payments under this contract but will facilitate the agreement on behalf of the Scottish HE Institutions and the National Library of Scotland.

Options: Institutions will have the option to purchase Elsevier B.V's All Access Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM).

### Procurement Information

The publishing service is unique to the supplier and sector. The agreement falls within the derogation contained within Regulation 33(b)(i)of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, permitting APUC to enter into the direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523615 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £770,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523615
- 26 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497286

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497286
  SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier - APUC is seeking to enter into an agreement with Elsevier B.V. for the Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM). APUC will not use the content but will facilitate the purchase on behalf of the HE institutions in Scotland and the National Library of Scotland. The Contract value is estimated based on potential participation by its members over the term of the contract.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523615
  SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier - APUC has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. for the Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM). APUC will not use the content but will facilitate the purchase on behalf of the HE institutions in Scotland and the National Library of Scotland. The Contract value is estimated based on potential participation by its members over the term of the contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000756180
- https://www.elsevier.com/en-gb
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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