---
title: "Database Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838826"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Database Licences

Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838826

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## Summary

Robert Gordon University has completed a procurement process for the supply of database licences, specifically the Business Source Complete database, which supports various academic disciplines such as business, management, and economics. The award process did not involve prior publication due to the exclusive nature of the product, provided solely by EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. The main procurement category was goods, addressing needs within the academic sector. This procurement was conducted under a limited method, with the contract valued at £114,295, and delivery slated for Aberdeen, located in region UKM50. The contract was signed on 27th April 2026, marking the contract's active status as of this date.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in academic and educational licensing, particularly those holding exclusive distributions or intellectual property rights. Although limited by the exclusive supply situation, it underscores the importance of leveraging unique product offerings in order to secure contracts in the education sector. Businesses with credentials in supplying or developing databases for academic institutions could explore similar opportunities where their unique capabilities or exclusive rights provide a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Business Source Complete is a full text database that supports teaching and learning in areas such as business, management, marketing, accounting, finance, and a wide range of connected areas such as HRM, leadership, politics, economics, social studies and more.

### Procurement Information

This database is only supplied by one company

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561219 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 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 | £114,295 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 7FY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561219

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561219
  Database Licences - Business Source Complete is a full text database that supports teaching and learning in areas such as business, management, marketing, accounting, finance, and a wide range of connected areas such as HRM, leadership, politics, economics, social studies and more.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rgu.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838826

## Provenance

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