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UOW944 - Reading List Management System and Digitised Content - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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01 Apr 2025 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has concluded the procurement process for the "Reading List Management System and Digitised Content" under the tender titled "UOW944 - Reading List Management System and Digitised Content - AWARD" in the Library software package category. This award, valued at £412,000, was given to Talis Education Ltd (trading as Technology from Sage) on 26th March 2025. The contract commences on 1st September 2025 and runs until 31st August 2030. The procurement method was open, facilitating wide participation, with key delivery addresses spanning British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digitisation and library management software. Companies with expertise in providing tailored digital content and managing digitisation workflows could benefit hugely from such contracts, particularly those capable of integrating their services into virtual learning environments. The contract's five-year duration offers stable, long-term growth potential, ideal for established firms seeking to expand their market reach and substantiate their services in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW944 - Reading List Management System and Digitised Content - AWARD

Notice Description

This tender is for Reading List and Digitised Content Management Systems. o Reading lists - to facilitate the personalised delivery and acquisition of course materials, including books, digital readings and other content, into the virtual learning environment of students. o Digitisation system- to manage digitisation workflows (from request to delivery) for the integrated reading list provision of copyright compliant scanned print and digital born book and journal extracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccf82d67-2871-4f4f-93f2-e6f34eacc862
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf623cd-5806-4e6d-a8ac-f580546a8da8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£412,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Nicola Brecknell
Contact Email
n.brecknell@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01905542066

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALIS EDUCATION LTD (TRADING AS TECHNOLOGY FROM SAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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