Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA)
About This Opportunity
Supplies contract award: Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA). By Syddansk Universitet in Denmark, media & communications. Awarded to EBSCO International inc. UK.
This is a supplies contract in the media and communication sector, with a focus on Public Relations. Located in Denmark, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the media and communication sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from daThe University of Southern Denmark uses a Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) agreement, which means that a wide selection of e-books is made available through the library's catalog without prior purchase. Payment for the e-books only occurs upon actual use, which ensures cost-effective resource utilization and meets user needs. As part of the agreement, an amount of approximately DKK 500,000 is deposited annually, which is administered by the supplier and used as users access. It is the University of Southern Denmark's assessment, based on market research and supplier dialogue, that Ebsco, following the previous supplier's wish to phase out one-time purchases of e-books from June 2026, is the only remaining supplier on the market offering the PDA model. On this basis, pursuant to Section 80, subsection 3 of the Public Procurement Act, it is considered justified and lawful to award the contract directly to Ebsco, as it is impossible to achieve sufficient competition due to technical conditions and market structure. The PDA model offered by Ebsco constitutes a unique and indispensable service, and there is no real alternative on the market that meets the same functional and economic requirements.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 12, 2026. Last refreshed 63 days ago. Original language: da. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Syddansk Universitet
Syddansk Universitet has issued 40 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Industry & Manufacturing, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Denmark. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to EBSCO International inc. UK branch. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Syddansk Universitet in Denmark. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Media & Communications sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
EBSCO International inc. UK branch was awarded the contract for €1,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Denmark. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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