---
title: "Subscription to institutional repository"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830787"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# Subscription to institutional repository

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830787

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## Summary

The University of the West of Scotland has concluded a procurement process for a "Subscription to institutional repository" service, with the contracting procedure reaching the Award stage as of 30th April 2026. Located in Paisley, the procurement falls under the Education sector and follows a "limited" procurement method via a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, as justified by a DPS Framework. The contract was awarded to Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc., with the agreement signed on 31st March 2026. This procurement is categorised under the services industry and was conducted in the scope of regional (Paisley) delivery, detailed by code 79980000 under CPV regulation. The value of the contract amounts to £99,000, highlighting significant institutional investment.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in digital science and research solutions, particularly those with a robust capacity to manage institutional repositories. Although the competitive process was limited, indicating a targeted selection approach, businesses capable of providing high-quality, niche digital services may find future opportunities through digital transformation needs within educational institutions. This contract indicates a demand trend in the education sector for sophisticated digital infrastructure, providing scalable opportunities for a wide range of service providers, especially those willing to partner long-term with educational organisations in the UK.

## Notice

Subscription to institutional repository

### Procurement Information

DPS Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554936 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £99,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554936

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554936
  Subscription to institutional repository - Subscription to institutional repository

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.uws.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830787

## Provenance

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