---
title: "PURCH2946 - PPE1004777 Direct Award for the Provision of AM Explorer Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b237"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# PURCH2946 - PPE1004777 Direct Award for the Provision of AM Explorer Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b237

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of an AM Explorer subscription. This service falls under the industry category of research services, located in UKM82 (Glasgow, United Kingdom). The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the award being finalised on 5th June 2026. The tender was processed as a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. This procurement was governed by Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £302,446, has been awarded to AM Digital Ltd.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of academic research services, especially those supplying niche digital content and platforms. Companies with unique offerings that face little competition, especially those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like AM Digital Ltd, can capitalize on such limited procurement processes. Being able to provide exclusive content or technical resources can help businesses secure similar contracts, fostering growth and expansion in the specialised research services market.

## Notice

PURCH2946 - PPE1004777 Direct Award for the Provision of AM Explorer Subscription. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2946 - PPE1004777 Direct Award for the Provision of AM Explorer Subscription. 3 year subscription to Adam Matthew Explorer, a primary source platform. Adam Matthew Digital is the sole provider of the platform and its associated primary source collections.

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054898-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £302,446 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AM DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054898-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834181
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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