Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Sheffield Hallam University
10005790
City Campus
Sheffield
S11WB
UK
Contact person: Rebecca Downing
E-mail: r.downing@shu.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.shu.ac.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
2425-32-DTS-RLD Online Reading Lists software (Talis Aspire)
Reference number: 2425-32-DTS-RLD
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72260000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
203 185.45
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79995000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE32
Main site or place of performance:
Sheffield
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80%
Price
/ Weighting:
20%
II.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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Talis Education Ltd
07196638
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 203 185.45
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
S1 1WB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/08/2025