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title: "Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac43"
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# Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac43

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, a body governed by public law located in Glasgow (UKM82), recently completed the procurement process for the "Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription" under the services category, classified as e-learning services (CPV: 80420000). The procurement method was limited, owing to the unique nature of the services protected by intellectual property rights, and the contract did not involve a prior call for competition. The award was made on 26th August 2025, with SAGE Publications Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, being the successful contractor. The contract, valued at £91,800, became active following the absence of objections during the notice period detailed in the Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice issued on 10th October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on the educational sector, particularly those specialising in digital content and e-learning platforms. Companies that can offer niche products protected by intellectual property rights may find similar procurements rewarding, especially where they own unique content, as was the case with SAGE Publications. Such contracts not only promise financial returns but also enhance market presence in the educational domain, especially for firms capable of providing exclusive and periodically updated content. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in subscription-based services within higher education contexts will find this tender an exemplary model.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription Services (UOS-39752-S-2025).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Sage Catalyst E-Textbook Subscription Services (UOS-39752-S-2025).

### Procurement Information

A Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) was dispatched via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) on 10/10/2025 which provided third parties with the opportunity to raise their objection to the contract being awarded without competition. No objection was received. Therefore it has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is an award without competition in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6 - Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084698-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £191,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAGE PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 79980000 - Subscription services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084698-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 07:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063972-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812737
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

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