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Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 09:25

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a body governed by public law located in Glasgow (UKM82), recently completed the procurement process for the "Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription" under the services category, classified as e-learning services (CPV: 80420000). The procurement method was limited, owing to the unique nature of the services protected by intellectual property rights, and the contract did not involve a prior call for competition. The award was made on 26th August 2025, with SAGE Publications Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, being the successful contractor. The contract, valued at £91,800, became active following the absence of objections during the notice period detailed in the Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice issued on 10th October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on the educational sector, particularly those specialising in digital content and e-learning platforms. Companies that can offer niche products protected by intellectual property rights may find similar procurements rewarding, especially where they own unique content, as was the case with SAGE Publications. Such contracts not only promise financial returns but also enhance market presence in the educational domain, especially for firms capable of providing exclusive and periodically updated content. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in subscription-based services within higher education contexts will find this tender an exemplary model.

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Notice Title

Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription Services (UOS-39752-S-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription Services (UOS-39752-S-2025).

Procurement Information

A Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) was dispatched via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) on 10/10/2025 which provided third parties with the opportunity to raise their objection to the contract being awarded without competition. No objection was received. Therefore it has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is an award without competition in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6 - Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084698-2025
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

22112000 - Textbooks

79980000 - Subscription services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Mrs Laura A Shaw
Contact Email
laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

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