---
title: "SAGE CATALYST Collection 2025-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2025-12-03"
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# SAGE CATALYST Collection 2025-2026

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee3c

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## Summary

The University of South Wales has completed a direct award contract to Sage Publications Ltd for the subscription to the SAGE Catalyst Collection, covering the period from 11th November 2025 to 23rd August 2026. This procurement, categorised under services within the education industry, is essential for the continuity of access to multidisciplinary e-textbooks vital for students and researchers. The procurement process, identified by the title "SAGE CATALYST Collection 2025-2026," followed a "Below threshold - without competition" methodology, indicative of its direct award nature. The contract, valued at approximately £59,634.75, will support academic resources embedded within the university's course reading lists, delivered across various UK regions, including UKL15.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources and subscription services. While Sage Publications Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been selected for its exclusive content, similar businesses offering innovative learning materials, database subscriptions, or complementary digital educational tools might find prospects in similar direct award or competitive processes. The ability to deliver specialised, high-quality academic content is crucial for success in this niche. Moreover, understanding the procurement preferences of educational institutions, such as those under Welsh devolved regulations, can enhance competitiveness in future opportunities.

## Notice

USW has made a direct award to Sage Publications Ltd. for the subscription of its Catalyst Collection. This is an essential multidisciplinary database of sage e-textbooks identified as a key resource by library and academic staff. The subscription is required to maintain access and continuity for students and researchers. These resources are only available from Sage at a value of PS59,634.75 and have its titles embedded into our course reading lists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079488-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 23 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,634 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 16:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079488-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079488-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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