---
title: "C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793811"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-11-10"
---

# C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793811

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## Summary

NHS Education for Scotland has awarded a contract titled "C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland" under the health industry category. Situated in Edinburgh, this procurement process falls under the award stage, with the contract being signed on 10th February 2025. The procurement involves providing resources for the National Digital Library, employing a limited procurement method due to the exclusivity of the suppliers’ products. The procurement process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition and adheres to regulations under the legal directive CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in health-related digital resources, particularly those capable of supplying specialised, exclusive products for healthcare libraries. Suppliers like Barbour EHS, Content Online, Mind Tools, ProQuest, and Taylor & Francis have been awarded this contract, highlighting the preference for established entities with substantial capacity and expertise. Businesses looking to expand into the health sector or enhance their portfolio in digital library solutions for healthcare can benefit from opportunities like this, provided they can meet the stringent requirements and exclusivity demands of such contracts.

## Notice

Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

### Procurement Information

The suppliers listed in this contract award are the exclusive providers of the products being procured for the NHS Scotland Digital Library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543166 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £483,305 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BARBOUR EHS; CONTENT ONLINE; MIND TOOLS (A TRADING NAME OF EMERALD WORKS; PROQUEST; TAYLOR & FRANCIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543166
- 19 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526396

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526396
  C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland - Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543166
  C002097 Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland - Provision of resources for the National Digital Library for Health and Social Care in Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793811

## Provenance

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