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    ContractsOxford Law Trove Subscription - Direct Award
    Awarded contract

    Oxford Law Trove Subscription - Direct Award

    Awarded
    £228k
    Published 13 Aug 2026

    Direct award renewal of Oxford Law Trove subscription with Oxford University Press (£228,000 over 48 months) to ensure continued access to exclusive legal content for Law School teaching and research.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 13 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £228k
    Published 13 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £228,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      West Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OU
      OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    13 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University is renewing its subscription to Oxford Law Trove, a digital database providing access to legal textbooks, journals and academic content essential for teaching, learning and research in the Law School. This contract is being awarded directly to Oxford University Press under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Direct Award in Special Cases) because Oxford University Press holds exclusive intellectual property rights and copyright to the specific content within this database. No other supplier can legally provide equivalent access to the same materials. The subscription is critical for maintaining curriculum delivery, supporting student learning outcomes and protecting the University's reputation. The estimated contract value is £228,000 (excluding VAT) over 48 months, including potential renewals. The University reserves the right to terminate or renew the subscription at its discretion. No risks have been identified.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, UNIVERSITY OF KEELE has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE)1× · 25%
    2. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS LIMITED1× · 25%
    3. THE EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY LIMITED1× · 25%
    4. Bentley Project Management (UK) Limited1× · 25%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e403

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    Sector
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