Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ
Contact
Nicola Brecknell
Telephone
+44 01905542896
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG12 - Worcestershire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UOW944 - Reading List Management System and Digitised Content
Reference number
UOW944 2024/25
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48160000 - Library software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This tender is for Reading List and Digitised Content Management Systems. • Reading lists – to facilitate the personalised delivery and acquisition of course materials, including books, digital readings and other content, into the virtual learning environment of students. • Digitisation system- to manage digitisation workflows (from request to delivery) for the integrated reading list provision of copyright compliant scanned print and digital born book and journal extracts.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £412,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48160000 - Library software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This tender is for Reading List and Digitised Content Management Systems. • Reading lists – to facilitate the personalised delivery and acquisition of course materials, including books, digital readings and other content, into the virtual learning environment of students. • Digitisation system- to manage digitisation workflows (from request to delivery) for the integrated reading list provision of copyright compliant scanned print and digital born book and journal extracts.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 65%
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend contract for up to a further 5 years after the end of the initial contract period with a possible end date of 31/08/2035. The total contract value declared includes the potential extension period.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-036944
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
UOW944 - Reading List Management System and Digitised Content
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Talis Education Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £412,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £412,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Worcester
Worcester
Country
United Kingdom