---
title: "Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Springer Nature"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822028"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Springer Nature

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822028

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Springer Nature" within the education sector. This contract pertains to the provision of eBook collections by Springer Nature and was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication, in alignment with APUC's SHEDL eBook Collection framework. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 29 January 2026, and amounted to £155,000. The procurement was conducted under the legal framework of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with potential recourse for grievances through the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The services are to be delivered at the University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in the educational publishing sector. The procurement was directed as a call-off from an established framework agreement, suggesting potential for future similar procurements with streamlined processes. Whilst the University of Strathclyde is the buyer, the awarded supplier is Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH, a large company based in Heidelberg, Germany. Businesses with expertise in digital educational resources, particularly those involved in international frameworks, could find this domain highly lucrative. Despite the limited competition, consisting solely of foreign bids from the EU, there is scope for engagement from international suppliers equipped to deliver specialised educational services.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature eBook collections (UOS-39808-2025).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature eBook collections (UOS-39808-2025) via a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collection - Springer Nature Framework Agreement (LIB1026 AP).

### Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collection - Springer Nature Framework Agreement (LIB1026 AP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549307 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,000 |

## 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 1XU |
| 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 | SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549307

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549307
  Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Springer Nature - The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Springer Nature eBook collections (UOS-39808-2025).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822028

## Provenance

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