Buyer Name: Sheffield Hallam University
Buyer Address: City Campus, Sheffield, UKE32, S11WB, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Rebecca Downing
Contact Email: r.downing@shu.ac.uk
Buyer Name: Sheffield Hallam University
Buyer Address: City Campus, Sheffield, UKE32, S11WB, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Rebecca Downing
Contact Email: r.downing@shu.ac.uk
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.
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Lot 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.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend the contract for a further 1 year
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
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