---
title: "SU76(26) Renewal of ProQuest Central"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e7ce"
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buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# SU76(26) Renewal of ProQuest Central

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e7ce

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## Summary

Swansea University has successfully completed a procurement process involving the renewal of the ProQuest Central periodical resource, identified under the tender ID SU76(26). The process primarily falls under the goods category, with a specific focus on library software packages. Located in Swansea, Wales, the buying organisation operates under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as below threshold without competition, and culminated in awarding a contract to ProQuest LLC. This contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to last until 30th November 2026. It was officially signed on 21st November 2025, with a total contract value of £42,440.05.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the digital library industry, particularly those providing specialised software packages. Given its nature as a direct award, businesses seeking similar opportunities should focus on maintaining robust relationships with universities and other educational institutions. Companies with a large scale operational capacity and an established reputation, like large enterprises in the tech or library services sector, would find themselves well-suited to engage in such contracts. Companies should consider exploring avenues for offering unique solutions or technologies that can enhance academic resources, thereby positioning themselves to benefit from future opportunities in the educational sector.

## Notice

Renewal of ProQuest Central Periodical Resource

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076643-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,440 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 17:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076643-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076643-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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