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Digital Content - Historical Reference Texts

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Exeter focuses on providing online access to a range of historical reference texts under the title "Digital Content - Historical Reference Texts". Categorised within the services industry, this contract extends to library software packages and other cultural services. The location for services falls within the UK, particularly around Exeter. This contract, which bypassed competition due to its below-threshold status, was directly awarded as of 31st March 2026, following a procurement stage classified as complete, with a total value of £157,350. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of the year.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying digital library management solutions, particularly those specialising in historical content. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Adam Matthew Digital Limited—the supplier awarded this contract—may find opportunities in similar government and educational sectors. The contract’s streamlined procurement method allows businesses to engage with public authorities without the complexities of competitive bidding, thus fostering easier access to public sector contracts for SMEs adept in the cultural services domain within the UK.

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Notice Title

Digital Content - Historical Reference Texts

Notice Description

Online access to a range of historical reference texts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,350 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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

ADAM MATTHEW DIGITAL

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