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PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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18 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, involved a contract titled "PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate." The procurement falls under the education industry category and is classified with the CPV code 48160000, indicating a focus on specialised software solutions. This contract was finalised on 18th September 2025, marking the project in the award and contract stage, and utilises a limited procurement method. The rationale for bypassing prior publication was based on the unique nature of the goods, aligning with specific regulations. The deliverables are intended to be focalised within the regional vicinity of Glasgow.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of specialised software products or services, especially those involved in exclusive or unique offerings that align with the procurement’s specific requirements. Large enterprises such as EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC, the awarded supplier, often meet these unique demands due to their resources and expertise. However, innovative companies with unique tools or technologies that can meet similar needs are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements, promoting growth by enhancing their visibility and portfolio within the public sector. This contract, valued at £83,700, demonstrates a significant opportunity for robust project execution and strategic engagement with public organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate

Notice Description

PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (i) Unique work of Art/performance

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (i) Unique work of Art/performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810627
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539514
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
Large

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
£83,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months 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
Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304113

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

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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