---
title: "Subscription for Talis Aspire Reading List software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05560b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# Subscription for Talis Aspire Reading List software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05560b

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the subscription of Talis Aspire Reading List software. The contract, which is in its second year of a three-year deal, runs until 31st July 2026. The procurement pertains to the software package and information systems industry category. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 22nd May 2025 and signed on 21st May 2025. The awarded contract involves TALIS EDUCATION LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The procurement method used was "below threshold - unknown," with an overall contract value of £41,966.40. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in software and subscription services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive and scalable solutions in the education sector. Businesses with a background in educational technology or those seeking to expand into higher education institutions may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and brand establishment. The project offers an avenue to develop relationships with public authorities, such as the University of the West of England, potentially leading to continued collaboration and future contracts.

## Notice

Year 2 of a 3 year deal for subscription for Talis Aspire Reading List software. Year 2 to 31/07/2026 - product code T278702SWL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036162-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,972 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALIS EDUCATION LIMITED (CH 07196638 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036162-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036162-2025
  30th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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