Award

2425-32-DTS-RLD Online Reading Lists software (Talis Aspire)

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

08 Aug 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Sheffield Hallam University to acquire the Talis Aspire Unlimited software, focusing on software-related services under the industry category of Library Management Services. The procurement, located in Sheffield (region UKE32), was completed using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition under Lot 2 of the APUC Framework Agreement ITS1062 AP - Library Management Systems and Associated Services. Originally, the contract was set for three years with an option to extend for an additional year. The award was finalised on 31st July 2025 for Talis Education Ltd, with the contract being active from that date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational software, digital platforms for academic management, and compliance services. Companies that can provide software solutions for enhancing educational accessibility and library services would find this type of procurement beneficial for growth. Firms that focus on quality, as evidenced by the tender's criteria emphasising 80% on quality and 20% on price, would be well-suited to compete in such bids. The involvement of an SME like Talis Education Ltd, based in London, underscores the opportunities available for small and medium-sized enterprises in the education technology sector within the UK.

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Notice Title

2425-32-DTS-RLD Online Reading Lists software (Talis Aspire)

Notice Description

Sheffield Halam University has purchased the online software, TALIS Aspire Unlimited. This was purchased under the APUC Framework Agreement ITS1062 AP - Library Management Systems and associated services, Lot 2. Talis Aspire Unlimited includes the following: Talis Aspire Reading Lists - A digital platform for managing and sharing academic reading lists. Copyright Clearance - Integrated service to ensure compliance with copyright regulations. Advanced MIS (Management Information System) - Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This purchase will support academic staff and students by streamlining access to course materials, improving copyright compliance, and enhancing data-driven decision-making within library services.

Options: The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend the contract for a further 1 year

Procurement Information

A compliant direct award was made after carrying out a desk top exercise under Lot 2 of the APUC Framework Agreement ITS1062 AP - Library Management Systems and Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05845c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047336-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£203,185 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALIS EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice URLs

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