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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, a sub-central government public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for the "Epigeum Research Skills Toolkit International Edition." This contract, awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, falls under the miscellaneous software and computer systems category. The procurement, identified by legal basis 2023/54, covers goods valued at £32,982 gross. The contract was signed on 30th May 2026 and will run until 29th May 2027. It involves delivering goods to the South Wales region, with the tender process having reached its completion stage by 14th July 2026.

This procurement highlights opportunities for businesses specializing in educational or research software solutions, especially those capable of delivering innovative digital resources. Companies within the IT and software sectors, particularly those experienced in working with public institutions, may find similar opportunities in future bids by universities looking to enhance their digital offerings. Such contracts offer substantial growth potential by providing access to long-term partnerships and repeated business from higher education institutions across the UK.

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Notice Title

Epigeum Research Skills Toolkit International Edition

Notice Description

Award of the Epigeum Research Skills Toolkit International Edition. Date the contract was signed was 14/07/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066380-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 29 May 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 SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SGAE PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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