Award

Law Trove

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Law Trove," concluded on 29th July 2025, was managed by Bath Spa University, located in Bath, United Kingdom. This procurement related to the industry category of library and archive services and utilised a direct award method, bypassing the conventional publication of a call for competition. The process was completed, with the contract awarded to Oxford University Press, highlighting a sole provider rationale. The delivery was intended for the UKK12 region, and the contract, valued at GBP 32,248.75, was signed on 1st September 2024, signalling the conclusion of the award stage.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for large firms capable of providing specialised library and archive services, like Oxford University Press. Such contracts, awarded without prior competitive calls, are fit for providers already recognised as sole sourcing candidates. Businesses in the education sector or those with existing relationships with public universities could benefit from similar award procedures, as they align with the procurement approach taken by Bath Spa University.

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Notice Title

Law Trove

Notice Description

Law Trove OUP

Procurement Information

Sole provider - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056869
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043998-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,248 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
BSU Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bathspa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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