Award

Subscription for Talis Aspire Reading List software

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

30 Jun 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the subscription of Talis Aspire Reading List software. The contract, which is in its second year of a three-year deal, runs until 31st July 2026. The procurement pertains to the software package and information systems industry category. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 22nd May 2025 and signed on 21st May 2025. The awarded contract involves TALIS EDUCATION LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The procurement method used was "below threshold - unknown," with an overall contract value of £41,966.40. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in software and subscription services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive and scalable solutions in the education sector. Businesses with a background in educational technology or those seeking to expand into higher education institutions may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and brand establishment. The project offers an avenue to develop relationships with public authorities, such as the University of the West of England, potentially leading to continued collaboration and future contracts.

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Notice Title

Subscription for Talis Aspire Reading List software

Notice Description

Year 2 of a 3 year deal for subscription for Talis Aspire Reading List software. Year 2 to 31/07/2026 - product code T278702SWL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05560b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,972 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALIS EDUCATION LIMITED (CH 07196638

Further Information

Notice Documents

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