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PURCH2952 - PPE1004612 Direct Award for the Provision of Harvard Business School Publishing Subscription Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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05 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for a direct award contract titled "PURCH2952 – PPE1004612 Direct Award for the Provision of Harvard Business School Publishing Subscription Renewal." This process falls within the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement was carried out without a prior call for competition due to technical reasons, as permitted by specific regulations. The contract, valued at $92,149 USD, was awarded on 20th April 2026 to the Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation, and is currently active. The award notice was published in May 2026, marking the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly in the area of subscription provision for academic publishing. It can significantly benefit large-scale enterprises that have a proven track record in supplying specialised educational content. However, given the limited procurement method and the technical specificity of the requirement, the opportunity was distinctly suited to Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation, the sole bidder capable of meeting the criteria, highlighting the importance of niche expertise in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2952 - PPE1004612 Direct Award for the Provision of Harvard Business School Publishing Subscription Renewal

Notice Description

PURCH2952 - PPE1004612 Direct Award for the Provision of Harvard Business School Publishing Subscription Renewal

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2952 - PPE1004612 Direct Award for the Provision of Harvard Business School Publishing Subscription Renewal Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555146
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,149 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 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

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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