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title: "UOW944 - Reading List Management System and Digitised Content - AWARD"
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# UOW944 - Reading List Management System and Digitised Content - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccf82d67-2871-4f4f-93f2-e6f34eacc862

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## Summary

The University of Worcester has concluded the procurement process for the "Reading List Management System and Digitised Content" under the tender titled "UOW944 - Reading List Management System and Digitised Content - AWARD" in the Library software package category. This award, valued at £412,000, was given to Talis Education Ltd (trading as Technology from Sage) on 26th March 2025. The contract commences on 1st September 2025 and runs until 31st August 2030. The procurement method was open, facilitating wide participation, with key delivery addresses spanning British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digitisation and library management software. Companies with expertise in providing tailored digital content and managing digitisation workflows could benefit hugely from such contracts, particularly those capable of integrating their services into virtual learning environments. The contract's five-year duration offers stable, long-term growth potential, ideal for established firms seeking to expand their market reach and substantiate their services in the educational sector.

## Notice

This tender is for Reading List and Digitised Content Management Systems. o Reading lists - to facilitate the personalised delivery and acquisition of course materials, including books, digital readings and other content, into the virtual learning environment of students. o Digitisation system- to manage digitisation workflows (from request to delivery) for the integrated reading list provision of copyright compliant scanned print and digital born book and journal extracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf623cd-5806-4e6d-a8ac-f580546a8da8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £412,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALIS EDUCATION LTD (TRADING AS TECHNOLOGY FROM SAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf623cd-5806-4e6d-a8ac-f580546a8da8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf623cd-5806-4e6d-a8ac-f580546a8da8
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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