---
title: "Award of Call-Off from Periodicals & Associated Services - EBSCO"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823584"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Award of Call-Off from Periodicals & Associated Services - EBSCO

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823584

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the award of a contract concerning the provision of periodicals and associated services. The procurement, issued under the title "Award of Call-Off from Periodicals & Associated Services – EBSCO", falls under the education category, specifically dealing with services identified by CPV codes 80420000 and 79980000. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, utilising a direct award from APUC's Periodicals and Associated Services Framework Agreement (LIB1022 AP). The contract, signed on 12th February 2026, was formally awarded to EBSCO International Inc, a large-scale supplier located in New Barnet, UK, for the sum of £2,980,000 GBP.

This tender is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in educational services supply, specifically dealing with the distribution and management of periodicals. Opportunities for growth in this sector include fostering partnerships and expanding networks with educational institutions across the UK. However, it should be noted that this particular contract was awarded through a direct award, indicating a targeted allocation rather than an open competition. Companies adept with framework agreements and with prior connections to such organisational frameworks might find such procurement processes advantageous. Future similar tenders may require businesses to align with established frameworks to remain competitive.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Periodicals & Associated Services (UOS-39087-2025).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Periodicals & Associated Services (UOS-39807-2025) via a direct award from APUC's Periodicals and Associated Services Framework Agreement (LIB1022 AP).

### Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a direct award from APUC's Periodicals and Associated Services Framework Agreement (LIB1022 AP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549475 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 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 | £2,980,000 |

## 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 | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549475

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549475
  Award of Call-Off from Periodicals & Associated Services - EBSCO - The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Periodicals & Associated Services (UOS-39087-2025).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823584

## Provenance

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