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PURCH2575 - PPE1002765 Direct Award for the Provision of Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (LWW) 125 journal collection 2025

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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20 Dec 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award contract titled "PURCH2575 - PPE1002765 Direct Award for the Provision of Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (LWW) 125 journal collection 2025". This procurement falls under the education category and took place in Glasgow, Scotland (region UKM82). The procurement method was limited, meaning an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by technical reasons under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract, worth £93,900, was signed on 17th December 2024, with the award being made to Wolters Kluwer, a supplier located in London, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in publishing or academic resources sectors, particularly those capable of supplying specialised journals and educational materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tech and publishing sectors could benefit from similar tenders, especially if they can offer unique products or services that meet the specific technical requirements outlined by the contracting authority. Given that this contract was awarded without prior competition due to technical reasons, companies with niche offerings may find comparable opportunities for direct awards advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2575 - PPE1002765 Direct Award for the Provision of Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (LWW) 125 journal collection 2025

Notice Description

PURCH2575 - PPE1002765 Direct Award for the Provision of Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (LWW) 125 journal collection 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2575 - PPE1002765 Direct Award for the Provision of Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (LWW) 125 journal collection 2025 Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786451
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520768
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLTERS KLUWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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