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Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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28 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process titled "Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists." This contract falls under the services category and relates to education, specifically involving library management systems and reading list management. Awarded through an open procedure, the procurement was initiated under the GPA framework and involves delivery within the UKM82 region. The contract was signed on 16th April 2026, with the award notice published on 28th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resource management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Kortext Limited, who have been awarded the contract. Businesses offering innovative reading list solutions or library management systems would find this procurement beneficial to participate in similar future opportunities. With the open procedure facilitating fair competition, enterprises with capabilities aligning with such framework agreements are well-suited to compete, enhancing their presence within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists

Notice Description

Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists Call Off from Framework Agreement ITS1062 AP Library Management Systems and Associated Services Lot 2 Resource and Reading List Management Systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829685
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554706
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,305 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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

KORTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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