Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Sheffield
S11WB
Contact
Rebecca Downing
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE32 - Sheffield
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10005790
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
2425-32-DTS-RLD Online Reading Lists software (Talis Aspire)
Reference number
2425-32-DTS-RLD
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72260000 - Software-related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Sheffield Halam University has purchased the online software, TALIS Aspire Unlimited. This was purchased under the APUC Framework Agreement ITS1062 AP - Library Management Systems and associated services, Lot 2.
Talis Aspire Unlimited includes the following:
Talis Aspire Reading Lists - A digital platform for managing and sharing academic reading lists.
Copyright Clearance - Integrated service to ensure compliance with copyright regulations.
Advanced MIS (Management Information System) - Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities.
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: £203,185.45
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79995000 - Library management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This purchase will support academic staff and students by streamlining access to course materials, improving copyright compliance, and enhancing data-driven decision-making within library services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80%
Price - Weighting: 20%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend the contract for a further 1 year
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
A compliant direct award was made after carrying out a desk top exercise under Lot 2 of the APUC Framework Agreement ITS1062 AP - Library Management Systems and Associated Services.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 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
Companies House
07196638
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £203,185.45
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
S1 1WB
Country
United Kingdom