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24 Jun 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the subscription to Talis Aspire Reading List software, which is categorised under library software packages (CPV 48160000). The tender, titled "Talis Aspire Reading," falls under the sub-central government public authority category and utilised a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded on 8th May 2026 and is valued at £35,496 net (£42,595.20 gross), running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The contracting stage is marked as complete, and the primary supplier is Kortext Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bournemouth.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for software companies specialising in library or educational technology solutions, looking to partner with public authorities. As a direct award contract, it signals a niche demand for tailored solutions in academic environments, particularly for businesses that can provide specialised, user-friendly, and scalable software. Firms aiming to expand in the higher education sector could capitalise on similar procurement processes by fine-tuning their offerings to meet the specific needs of universities, like enhancing digital infrastructure or improving accessibility to academic resources. Businesses with prior experience in educational software development or those that innovate in library management systems will find this sector ripe for expansion.

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Notice Title

Talis Aspire Reading

Notice Description

Deal for Subscription to Talis Aspire Reading List software, provided by Kortext until 31/07/2027 - product code T278702SWL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059240-2026
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
SME

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
£35,496 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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