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Institutional Licence - Law Collection

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for an institutional licence for the Law Collection, covering services to be provided from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. This procurement falls under the category of services and is aimed at acquiring library software and computer support services. The procurement was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold, and Oxford University Press, a large-scale supplier located in Oxford, has been awarded the contract valued at £123,312. The official award was documented on 31st March 2026, with the project set to take place within the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region.

The tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in library software packages or computer support and consultancy. Organisations with expertise in managing institutional licences or those already engaged in educational services are well-suited to explore similar opportunities. The direct procurement method utilised indicates potential collaborative prospects for businesses that can deliver unique and tailored solutions within niche markets like university settings. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in educational institutions can leverage such contracts to enhance their industry standing and expand into new markets.

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Notice Title

Institutional Licence - Law Collection

Notice Description

Institutional Licence - Law Collection 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06799c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029847-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,312 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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