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title: "Oxford University Press Law Trove Software Subscription - Flying Start"
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# Oxford University Press Law Trove Software Subscription - Flying Start

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-148c6330-00b1-4e36-8583-9cbc5939f0ad

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## Summary

The Coventry University has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the Oxford University Press Law Trove Software Subscription, titled "Flying Start". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for software packages and information systems, with a specific industry classification code of CPV 48000000. The procurement value amounts to £39,600 and is intended to provide financial savings by offering access to 200 key texts for Law students across the Coventry University Group. The procurement method was a single tender action, deemed appropriate for its value falling below a certain threshold. The procurement process has reached the award update stage as of 21st October 2025, and the contract is active between 1st September 2025 and 31st August 2026. The delivery location for this service is Coventry, England, identified by the postal code CV1 5FB.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the software and information systems industry, given Oxford University Press's involvement as the supplier. SMEs capable of providing or enhancing digital educational tools may find this tender particularly beneficial due to the focus on value-for-money and accessibility features emphasised in this procurement. While larger corporations may have a broad scope, this procurement architecture underscores niche opportunities well-suited for agile enterprises looking to establish or strengthen collaborations with educational institutions like Coventry University.

## Notice

This subscription provides a substantial financial saving to the university in comparison to the same title licences procured via the eBook provider. Law Trove provides access to 200 key texts for Law students and is accessible to all Coventry University Group users

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de6a9a7c-ee2a-46af-9572-f8faf4cb07c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,688 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 15:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de6a9a7c-ee2a-46af-9572-f8faf4cb07c9
- 24 Sep 2024 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de6a9a7c-ee2a-46af-9572-f8faf4cb07c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de6a9a7c-ee2a-46af-9572-f8faf4cb07c9
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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