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ProQuest Central 2025-2026

University of South Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of South Wales

Buyer Address: University of South Wales,, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 1DL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Claire Thomas

Contact Email: claire.thomas1@southwales.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
50376.31 GBP
Published
17 Nov 2025, 15:07
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
09 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79980000 - Subscription services
Region
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Awarded To
ProQuest LLC
Official Source
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Description

USW has made a direct award to ProQuest LLC for the subscription of ProQuest Central, identified as a key resource to support teaching, learning and research by librarians and academic staff. They are key resources to support USW students based in partner colleges. Renewal with ProQuest was highly desirable due to service continuity and a value of £50,376.31. This is a one-year agreement for 2025-2026.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

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