Contract Information Class 1 | |
| Reference Number | POL-32940 (2026-2029) |
| Amount Payable | Greater than $150,000.00 Approximately USD$2,800,000. Note exact costs are subject to rate of currency conversion. |
| Effective Date | 01/01/2026 |
| Completion Date | 31/12/2029 |
| Name and business address of the contractor |
Elsevier B.V. - Radarweg 29 1043 NX AMSTERDAM The Netherlands
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| Particulars of the project to be undertaken, the goods or services to be provided or real property to be leased/transferred | Elsevier research database |
| Details of any related body corporate or private sector entity who will be involved in carrying out any of the contractor’s obligations or receive a benefit. | |
| Are there any provisions under which the amount payable may be varied? | Yes |
| Amount Payable Variation Clauses | Sections 5.1.2, 9, and 10 |
| Can the contract be renegotiated? | No |
| Did the contract involve a tender process? | No |
| Description of any provisions under which the contractor is to receive payment for providing operational or maintenance services | N/A |
Contract Information Class 2 | |
| Is there a transfer of significant assets to the State? | No |
| Is there a transfer of significant assets to the contractor? | No |
| Has any cost-benefit analysis been undertaken by UOW? | Yes |
| Cost Benefit Analysis Results | Annual review of cost-per-use and return-on-investment |
| Was a public sector comparator used? | No |
| Did the contractor provide a base case financial model? | No |
| If relevant, provide details of how risk is to be apportioned between the parties. | N/A |
| Have there been any significant guarantees or undertakings between the parties? | No |
| Other Key Elements | Confidentiality clause - Section 18.6 |