Award

SAGE CATALYST Collection 2025-2026

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 16:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has completed a direct award contract to Sage Publications Ltd for the subscription to the SAGE Catalyst Collection, covering the period from 11th November 2025 to 23rd August 2026. This procurement, categorised under services within the education industry, is essential for the continuity of access to multidisciplinary e-textbooks vital for students and researchers. The procurement process, identified by the title "SAGE CATALYST Collection 2025-2026," followed a "Below threshold - without competition" methodology, indicative of its direct award nature. The contract, valued at approximately £59,634.75, will support academic resources embedded within the university's course reading lists, delivered across various UK regions, including UKL15.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources and subscription services. While Sage Publications Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been selected for its exclusive content, similar businesses offering innovative learning materials, database subscriptions, or complementary digital educational tools might find prospects in similar direct award or competitive processes. The ability to deliver specialised, high-quality academic content is crucial for success in this niche. Moreover, understanding the procurement preferences of educational institutions, such as those under Welsh devolved regulations, can enhance competitiveness in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAGE CATALYST Collection 2025-2026

Notice Description

USW has made a direct award to Sage Publications Ltd. for the subscription of its Catalyst Collection. This is an essential multidisciplinary database of sage e-textbooks identified as a key resource by library and academic staff. The subscription is required to maintain access and continuity for students and researchers. These resources are only available from Sage at a value of PS59,634.75 and have its titles embedded into our course reading lists.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079488-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,634 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 23 Aug 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

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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