---
title: "PPE Ref 3391 Annual subscription of the Talis Aspire Reading List (TARL) Online System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536019"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2018-03-22"
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# PPE Ref 3391 Annual subscription of the Talis Aspire Reading List (TARL) Online System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536019

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for an annual subscription to the Talis Aspire Reading List (TARL) Online System, which is categorised under educational services. The tender, referenced as PPE Ref 3391, was secured with an active contract valued at £128,542, signed on 16 March 2018. This process was conducted under the open procurement method, with the primary location for service delivery being Glasgow, and it falls within the public law governed category. The procurement process is now in the Award stage, having received a single bid.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational technology and digital resource management. Companies that offer online systems for academic institutions, particularly those with experience in creating interoperable solutions, will find this tender especially relevant. As the University seeks to enhance its management of course resources through digital systems, expertise in developing user-friendly and effective online reading list platforms could drive competitive advantage in future tenders in similar domains.

## Notice

PPE Ref 3391 Provision of an annual subscription to access the Talis Aspire Reading List (TARL) online system. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 3391 This is a 3 years annual subscription to access the Talis Aspire Reading List (TARL) online system. This provides the University with an online reading list system that allows academics, support staff and the Library to add and manage online reading lists. The TARL online system has interoperability with the existing Library's Management System (Sierra). It is essential to the procurement and management of course resources required for the teaching of students. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314383 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,542 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314383

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314383
  PPE Ref 3391 Annual subscription of the Talis Aspire Reading List (TARL) Online System - PPE Ref 3391 Provision of an annual subscription to access the Talis Aspire Reading List (TARL) online system. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536019

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