SHEDL E-Book Collections - Elsevier

Concepts

• education and training
• stirling
• library books
• elsevier b.v.
• elseviers freedom collection
• shedl e-book collections - elsevier
• shedl
• collections
• elsevier
• book

Location

Scotland

Description

APUC has entered into a contract with Elsevier B.V. for the Freedom eBook Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM). APUC will not use the content but will facilitate the purchase on behalf of the HE institutions in Scotland and the National Library of Scotland. The Contract value is estimated based on potential participation by its members over the term of the contract.

Total Quantity or Scope

APUC has entered into an agreement with Elsevier B.V. for access to Elsevier's Freedom Collection free of digital rights management. Additional information: The contract value is an estimate based on the potential aggregated subscription values over the possible term of 48 months. APUC will not use or make payments under this contract but will facilitate the agreement on behalf of the Scottish HE Institutions and the National Library of Scotland.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

Institutions will have the option to purchase Elsevier B.V's All Access Collection free of Digital Rights Management (DRM).

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 22113000 - Library books

Indicators

• Options are available.

Legal Justification

The publishing service is unique to the supplier and sector. The agreement falls within the derogation contained within Regulation 33(b)(i)of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, permitting APUC to enter into the direct award.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contract will be for an initial period of 12 month with the option to extend for an additional 3 x 12 months period. (SC Ref:770267)