Scope
Description
USW has made a direct award to Sage Publications Ltd. for the subscription of its Catalyst Collection. This is an essential multidisciplinary database of sage e-textbooks identified as a key resource by library and academic staff. The subscription is required to maintain access and continuity for students and researchers. These resources are only available from Sage at a value of £59,634.75 and have its titles embedded into our course reading lists.
Contract 1. Award of Sage Catalyst Collection 2025-2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £59,634.75 excluding VAT
- £71,562.04 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates
- 11 November 2025 to 23 August 2026
- 9 months, 13 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79980000 - Subscription services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Sage Publications Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNY-5535-QBCW
1 Olivers Yard
London
EC1Y 1SP
United Kingdom
Email: Dominique.Pelc@sagepub.co.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Award of Sage Catalyst Collection 2025-2026
Contracting authority
University of South Wales
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312
University of South Wales,
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Claire Thomas
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales