Award

Contemporary learning resources

RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Ravensbourne University London, focused on acquiring contemporary learning resources, and has reached the award stage. Classified under the 'Library software package' industry category (CPV code 48160000), the contract is valued at £246,801 and spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring that the chosen supplier, Perlego Limited, meets the required standards. The project is located in London, with delivery to SE10 0EW. Key dates include the award announcement on 8th August 2025 and its publication on 15th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources and library software solutions. With Ravensbourne University London as the buyer, businesses with a strong track record in providing digital learning materials and a capability for holistic coverage across subjects would be advantageous. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this specific contract, larger enterprises like Perlego Limited, which can deliver on significant scale and sophistication, are ideal candidates for participation in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Contemporary learning resources

Notice Description

Contemporary learning resources with a broad range of subjects covered to replicate a holistic business/computing library and address immediate challenges.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-487827ea-750f-4aaa-b1b4-5ea4eca87f24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bba2e0b-9a5e-43ba-adf7-de0c0f4090f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,801 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON
Contact Name
Linda Tyrrell
Contact Email
l.tyrrell@rave.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02030403500

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 0EW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Peninsula
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERLEGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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