---
title: "Talis Aspire Reading"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbbd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# Talis Aspire Reading

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbbd

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the subscription to Talis Aspire Reading List software, which is categorised under library software packages (CPV 48160000). The tender, titled "Talis Aspire Reading," falls under the sub-central government public authority category and utilised a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded on 8th May 2026 and is valued at £35,496 net (£42,595.20 gross), running from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The contracting stage is marked as complete, and the primary supplier is Kortext Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bournemouth.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for software companies specialising in library or educational technology solutions, looking to partner with public authorities. As a direct award contract, it signals a niche demand for tailored solutions in academic environments, particularly for businesses that can provide specialised, user-friendly, and scalable software. Firms aiming to expand in the higher education sector could capitalise on similar procurement processes by fine-tuning their offerings to meet the specific needs of universities, like enhancing digital infrastructure or improving accessibility to academic resources. Businesses with prior experience in educational software development or those that innovate in library management systems will find this sector ripe for expansion.

## Notice

Deal for Subscription to Talis Aspire Reading List software, provided by Kortext until 31/07/2027 - product code T278702SWL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059240-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,496 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 09:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059240-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059240-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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