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Oxford University Press Law Trove Software Subscription - Flying Start

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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21 Oct 2025 at 15:13

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24 Sep 2024 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry University has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the Oxford University Press Law Trove Software Subscription, titled "Flying Start". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for software packages and information systems, with a specific industry classification code of CPV 48000000. The procurement value amounts to £39,600 and is intended to provide financial savings by offering access to 200 key texts for Law students across the Coventry University Group. The procurement method was a single tender action, deemed appropriate for its value falling below a certain threshold. The procurement process has reached the award update stage as of 21st October 2025, and the contract is active between 1st September 2025 and 31st August 2026. The delivery location for this service is Coventry, England, identified by the postal code CV1 5FB.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the software and information systems industry, given Oxford University Press's involvement as the supplier. SMEs capable of providing or enhancing digital educational tools may find this tender particularly beneficial due to the focus on value-for-money and accessibility features emphasised in this procurement. While larger corporations may have a broad scope, this procurement architecture underscores niche opportunities well-suited for agile enterprises looking to establish or strengthen collaborations with educational institutions like Coventry University.

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Notice Title

Oxford University Press Law Trove Software Subscription - Flying Start

Notice Description

This subscription provides a substantial financial saving to the university in comparison to the same title licences procured via the eBook provider. Law Trove provides access to 200 key texts for Law students and is accessible to all Coventry University Group users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-148c6330-00b1-4e36-8583-9cbc5939f0ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de6a9a7c-ee2a-46af-9572-f8faf4cb07c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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