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SU76(26) Renewal of ProQuest Central

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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24 Nov 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has successfully completed a procurement process involving the renewal of the ProQuest Central periodical resource, identified under the tender ID SU76(26). The process primarily falls under the goods category, with a specific focus on library software packages. Located in Swansea, Wales, the buying organisation operates under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as below threshold without competition, and culminated in awarding a contract to ProQuest LLC. This contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to last until 30th November 2026. It was officially signed on 21st November 2025, with a total contract value of £42,440.05.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the digital library industry, particularly those providing specialised software packages. Given its nature as a direct award, businesses seeking similar opportunities should focus on maintaining robust relationships with universities and other educational institutions. Companies with a large scale operational capacity and an established reputation, like large enterprises in the tech or library services sector, would find themselves well-suited to engage in such contracts. Companies should consider exploring avenues for offering unique solutions or technologies that can enhance academic resources, thereby positioning themselves to benefit from future opportunities in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

SU76(26) Renewal of ProQuest Central

Notice Description

Renewal of ProQuest Central Periodical Resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076643-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rhian Nurse
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROQUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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