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PURCH2916 - PPE1004396 Direct Award for the Provision of LSEG Workspace

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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16 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is a direct award conducted by the University of Glasgow for the provision of LSEG Workspace, valued at £167,352. This falls under the education industry category and pertains to services that are considered exclusive due to technical reasons, as outlined in Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The process employs a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting location is Glasgow, UKM82, with the contract being signed on 9th April 2026, and the process is in the award and contract stage as of 16th April 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for large-scale suppliers with technical proficiency in providing specialised services that lack competitive alternatives. Companies such as Refinitiv Ltd, a large supplier who has been awarded this contract, are well-suited to these types of opportunities which allow them to leverage their unique capabilities. The nature of this direct award suggests that businesses capable of offering exclusive technical solutions or services in niche markets can thrive by procuring contracts under such procurement policies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2916 - PPE1004396 Direct Award for the Provision of LSEG Workspace

Notice Description

PURCH2916 - PPE1004396 Direct Award for the Provision of LSEG Workspace

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2916 - PPE1004396 Direct Award for the Provision of LSEG Workspace. The LSEG Workspace database is a unique resource to support subscription for 2026-2028. 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-r6ebe6-0000829354
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553976
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212441 - Financial analysis software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,352 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

REFINITIV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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