---
title: "Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829685"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829685

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process titled "Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists." This contract falls under the services category and relates to education, specifically involving library management systems and reading list management. Awarded through an open procedure, the procurement was initiated under the GPA framework and involves delivery within the UKM82 region. The contract was signed on 16th April 2026, with the award notice published on 28th April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resource management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Kortext Limited, who have been awarded the contract. Businesses offering innovative reading list solutions or library management systems would find this procurement beneficial to participate in similar future opportunities. With the open procedure facilitating fair competition, enterprises with capabilities aligning with such framework agreements are well-suited to compete, enhancing their presence within the academic sector.

## Notice

Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists Call Off from Framework Agreement ITS1062 AP Library Management Systems and Associated Services Lot 2 Resource and Reading List Management Systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554706 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 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 | £202,305 |

## 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 | KORTEXT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554706

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554706
  Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists - Direct Award of PURCH2746 for the Provision of Reading Lists

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829685

## Provenance

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