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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2950 - PPE1004631 Direct Award for the Provision of Lexis+ Academic Library & International Legal" under the Education category. This procurement involves the purchase of goods, specifically the Lexis+ Academic Library & International Legal services, to be delivered in Glasgow, represented by the region code UKM82. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by Research and Development Services regulations. Initiated as a tender, the process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 25th June 2026 for a total value of £97,200 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal information services, particularly those focusing on educational institutions. The process was designed for unique and specialised products for research purposes, making it well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) able to offer bespoke, high-quality legal research tools. Companies like LexisNexis UK, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the type of expertise and specialisation required to succeed in such tenders. Businesses aiming to enter or expand within the academic library services market could benefit from familiarising themselves with such procurement opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

PURCH2950 - PPE1004631 Direct Award for the Provision of Lexis+ Academic Library & International Legal

Notice Description

PURCH2950 - PPE1004631 Direct Award for the Provision of Lexis+ Academic Library & International Legal 2026/27-2028/29

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2950 - PPE1004631 Direct Award for the Provision of Lexis+ Academic Library & International Legal 2026/27-2028/29 Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835812
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559248
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

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
£97,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 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

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

LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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