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Subscription to WGSN Database

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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30 May 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority located in Coventry, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for a "Subscription to WGSN Database." This service, integral to design courses, was procured through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. Worth Global Style Network Ltd has been awarded the contract, which is valued at £37,180.94 GBP. The procurement pertains to the services industry, specifically subscription services (CPV 79980000), with a contract period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the signing date on 29th May 2025, and the status is currently active.

This tender presents businesses in the subscription services sector with the opportunity to engage with educational institutions looking to enhance their course offerings through specialised resources. Companies like Worth Global Style Network Ltd that provide unique, visually-rich content and databases catering to design and research needs stand to benefit significantly. Such tenders are particularly suitable for large-scale service providers who specialise in niche educational and design-based subscriptions, enabling business expansion through strategic partnerships with academic entities.

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Notice Title

Subscription to WGSN Database

Notice Description

This product is essential for design courses. It provides a unique visual resource that is critical to assessment and research in the area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028861-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WORTH GLOBAL STYLE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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