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title: "Provision of Electronic Academic Research Databases"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000767806"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Provision of Electronic Academic Research Databases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767806

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, a reputable institution based in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for the provision of electronic academic research databases to EBSCO International Inc. This procurement process, classified under the education industry category, involves the delivery of goods specifically for the University's use. The procurement was completed through a limited method, allowing an award without the prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights. This decision was supported by a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice issued on 29th May 2024, outlining the sole capability of EBSCO in providing the required proprietary academic content. The contract was signed on 3rd May 2024, with an estimated total value of £447,924 GBP and a duration covering 4 years of subscriptions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that deal in electronic library resources and academic databases, specifically those that can partner with organisations holding proprietary rights. Businesses specialising in digital academic content could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence in collaboration with educational institutions. The focus on intellectual property protection in this procurement highlights a niche for suppliers owning exclusive academic materials, which can be a critical advantage in similar tender environments. Although the procurement method indicates limited competition due to IP considerations, suppliers with unique offerings may find such tenders particularly rewarding.

## Notice

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) relates to a supply contract for the Provision of Electronic Academic Research Databases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract shall be entered into with EBSCO International Inc for the Provision of electronic academic research databases including CINAHL, Business Source Ultimate, Communication and Entrepreneurial Studies Source.

### Procurement Information

A Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) was raised on 29/05/2024. It provided third parties with the opportunity to raise their objection to this contract being awarded without competition. No objection was received which allows the University to determine that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is an award without competition in accordance with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6 - Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557159 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 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 | £447,924 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48611000 - Database software package
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557159
- 29 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506194

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506194
  Provision of Electronic Academic Research Databases - This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) relates to a supply contract for the Provision of Electronic Academic Research Databases.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557159
  Provision of Electronic Academic Research Databases - This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) relates to a supply contract for the Provision of Electronic Academic Research Databases.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767806

## Provenance

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