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title: "Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827778"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827778

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of Elsevier eBook Collections under contract APR554222, related to the industry category of education services. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, with a direct award via APUC's SHEDL eBook Collections Framework Agreement LIB1027 AP. This award was finalised on 26th March 2026, with a contract value of £60,000, providing the university with access to Elsevier's Science Direct Freedom Collection, enhancing academic resources. The University's address is Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G1 1XU.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational content and digital resources, particularly those with an interest in sole supplier frameworks and providing value for money solutions in academic settings. Ideal contenders for such contracts would include publishers and large-scale suppliers with strong digital capabilities capable of providing high-quality, flexible DRM content. As this tender was awarded as a direct contract with Elsevier B.V., large content providers in the education sector may find similar partnerships or opportunities with the University of Strathclyde beneficial for strategic growth. Businesses aligned with educational technology and academic publishing would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement activities.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Elsevier eBook Collections (UOS-33303-2024)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the provision of Elsevier eBook collections via a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collections- Elsevier Framework Agreement LIB1027 AP. This is a single lot, sole supplier Framework, hence a direct award was conducted. This contract delivers accessibility to Elsevier's Science Direct Freedom Collection, and provides the University with access to unique, quality academic content with flexible DRM, while providing Value for Money (VfM).

### Procurement Information

This award was conducted as a direct award from APUC's SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier Framework Agreement LIB1027 AP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554222 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 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 | £60,000 |

## 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 | ELSEVIER |

## 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

- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554222

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554222
  Award of Call-Off from SHEDL eBook Collections - Elsevier - The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Elsevier eBook Collections (UOS-33303-2024)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827778

## Provenance

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