---
title: "Law Trove"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056869"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056869.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH SPA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-29"
---

# Law Trove

Buyer: BATH SPA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056869

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Law Trove," concluded on 29th July 2025, was managed by Bath Spa University, located in Bath, United Kingdom. This procurement related to the industry category of library and archive services and utilised a direct award method, bypassing the conventional publication of a call for competition. The process was completed, with the contract awarded to Oxford University Press, highlighting a sole provider rationale. The delivery was intended for the UKK12 region, and the contract, valued at GBP 32,248.75, was signed on 1st September 2024, signalling the conclusion of the award stage.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for large firms capable of providing specialised library and archive services, like Oxford University Press. Such contracts, awarded without prior competitive calls, are fit for providers already recognised as sole sourcing candidates. Businesses in the education sector or those with existing relationships with public universities could benefit from similar award procedures, as they align with the procurement approach taken by Bath Spa University.

## Notice

Law Trove OUP

### Procurement Information

Sole provider - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043998-2025 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,248 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH SPA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9BN |
| 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 | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Saltford |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043998-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/164164
- https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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