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05 Jun 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University has completed a direct procurement process for a three-year subscription to Epigeum, a comprehensive research integrity training service aimed at supporting researchers at all career stages. This procurement, classified under subscription services with CPV code 79980000, operates below the threshold without competition. It was awarded to SAGE PUBLICATIONS LIMITED on 19th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 29th August 2026 to 29th August 2029. The contract is valued at £39,868.80 and is intended for delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK region. This award is part of an initiative aligning with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity to cultivate a culture of integrity throughout the university.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational or research-related services, particularly those specialising in creating, delivering, or managing training programmes, subscriptions, and digital learning platforms. Although the procurement was below the competition threshold, it highlights the potential for niche providers to collaborate with academic institutions like Bath Spa University. Companies with the capability to develop integrity training modules or those offering innovative educational solutions would find such contracts beneficial to expand their market presence and establish partnerships with educational entities.

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Notice Title

Epigeum Subscription

Notice Description

3 year Epigeum Subscription - Comprehensive collection of research integrity training to support researchers at all career stages, aligning with the principles of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, to help promote a strong culture of integrity throughout BSU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053349-2026
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

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
£39,868 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAGE PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

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