---
title: "PURCH2990 - PPE1004886 Direct Award for the Provision of Gale Accelerate Primary Source Purchases"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836137"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# PURCH2990 - PPE1004886 Direct Award for the Provision of Gale Accelerate Primary Source Purchases

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836137

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2990 - PPE1004886 Direct Award for the Provision of Gale Accelerate Primary Source Purchases." This procurement, classified within the education sector, involved acquiring goods to be delivered in Glasgow, located in the UKM82 region. The process is in the Award stage, as of 1st July 2026, following a limited procurement method, which did not require prior publication due to specific regulations related to research and development services. The contract, valued at £63,500, was signed on 25th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational resource provision, especially those specialising in research and specialised product manufacturing. Given the limited procedure and the direct award to Cengage Learning (EMEA) Ltd, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche offerings in educational materials may find similar future opportunities beneficial for business growth. The procurement method indicates a preference for suppliers with unique expertise in research-related goods, making it essential for interested companies to showcase their specialised capabilities.

## Notice

PURCH2990 - PPE1004886 Direct Award for the Provision of Gale Accelerate Primary Source Purchases

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2990 - PPE1004886 Direct Award for the Provision of Gale Accelerate Primary Source Purchases Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559149 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | £63,500 |

## 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 | CENGAGE LEARNING ( EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559149

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559149
  PURCH2990 - PPE1004886 Direct Award for the Provision of Gale Accelerate Primary Source Purchases - PURCH2990 - PPE1004886 Direct Award for the Provision of Gale Accelerate Primary Source Purchases

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836137

## Provenance

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