Find a TenderAwarded without competition

Published 8 Aug 2025, 14:56 BST

Official UK procurement notice

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

Official notice

Authority: Sheffield Hallam University (Education)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: IT Services & Software (72)Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)

Awarded value£203,185published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 31 Jul 2025no call for competition

Awarded to Talis Education Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

Advanced MIS (Management Information System) - Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities.

CPV: Library management services · Software-related services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1This purchase will support academic staff and students by streamlining access to…Awarded

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.

Delivery: Yorkshire & Humber · Sheffield

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

79995000 Library management services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 8 Aug 2025, 14:56 BST
Last source update: 8 Aug 2025, 14:56 BST
Authority reference: 2425-32-DTS-RLD
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-047336
Classification (CPV): Library management servicesSoftware-related services
Delivery area: Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05845c Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: 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.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £203,1851 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 31 Jul 2025

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Talis Education Ltd	£203,185 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 047336-2025-1 · Talis Education Ltd
Signed
31 Jul 2025
Value
£203,185
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sheffield Hallam University

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation GB-UKPRN: 10005790 City Campus, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S11WBContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Talis Education LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 07196638 London, London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.