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Thomson Reuters E-Publication Services and Software Solutions 2025-2026

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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13 Nov 2025 at 12:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has concluded the procurement process for the "Thomson Reuters E-Publication Services and Software Solutions 2025-2026" contract, awarding it to THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category and the industry of subscription services encompassing journals, essential for law courses within the university. The process, conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status, was completed with a contractual period from 20th October 2025 to 31st July 2026, culminating in a contract valued at £45,682.32. The buying organisation is located in Pontypridd, Wales, with procurement in adherence to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in academic publishing and legal software solutions. Those with a strong presence or capability in subscription services, particularly in the educational sector, may find similar opportunities ripe for participation. Although THOMSON REUTERS was directly awarded this contract, understanding the demand for academic and legal resources suggests openings for innovative and strategic suppliers to engage with similar educational institutions or in partnerships that can provide unique and necessary resources for learning and academic excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thomson Reuters E-Publication Services and Software Solutions 2025-2026

Notice Description

USW has made a direct award to Thomson Reuters for the subscription of E-Publication Services & Software Solutions, identified as a key resource by library and academic staff. These resources (including Westlaw journals (UK), Westlaw Books (Academic), IDS, Kemp on Westlaw & Practical Law) are only available from Thomson Reuters at a value of PS45,682.32 and are a core resource for our Law courses. Online access to these Law resources is essential for staff and students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e055
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073501-2025
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,682 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Claire Thomas
Contact Email
claire.thomas1@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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