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Oxford University Press Limited

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 13:10

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed a procurement process for a research sharing resource, awarded to Oxford University Press Limited. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, falls under the services category with CPV classification 73110000. The contract, valued at £12,755, is active since 22nd August 2025, with a contract period extending until 31st March 2026, and a possible 12-month extension. This process primarily covers regions across the United Kingdom, with the buyer being a public authority at the sub-central government level, located at Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with capabilities in academic publishing and resource distribution. Large-scale businesses, akin to Oxford University Press, which possess the infrastructure to manage and disseminate research outputs efficiently, would find this tender suitable for expanding their operational scope. The partnership with Leeds City Council further ensures the dissemination of resources across various regions, leveraging the potential for business growth through enhanced distribution networks and academic collaborations.

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Notice Title

Oxford University Press Limited

Notice Description

Research Sharing Resource for Oxford University Press Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053562-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£12,755 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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