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2425-32-DTS-RLD Online Reading Lists software (Talis Aspire)

Sheffield Hallam University · compiled

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Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Talis Education Ltd

Matched by number
Contract value
£203.2k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jul 2025
Award ID
047336-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 07196638
Location
London, UKI, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72260000 — Software-related services
  • CPV79995000 — Library management services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2425-32-DTS-RLD
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
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.

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
72260000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software-related services

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
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.

Options

Description
The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend the contract for a further 1 year

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
80%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
20%

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Sheffield

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79995000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library management services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-UKPRN-10005790
Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE32
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S11WB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
City Campus

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Id
10005790
Scheme
GB-UKPRN
Legal Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Contact

Name
Rebecca Downing
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-07196638
Name
Talis Education Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
07196638
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Talis Education Ltd
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-4485
Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 1WB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Award information

Award 1
Id
047336-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-07196638
Name
Talis Education Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
047336-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
047336-2025-1
Date Signed
31 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
203,185.45
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S11WB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE32

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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