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Oxford Law Trove

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KU/881/DP/EL/2026International

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The University of Keele has awarded a contract to Oxford University Press for the Oxford Law Trove digital subscription, as announced in a Contract Details Notice published on September 28, 2026. This agreement was executed via direct award under Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, based on the fact that Oxford University Press holds exclusive intellectual property and publishing rights to the essential legal textbooks, journals, and digital content provided. The university determined that no reasonable alternative supplier could lawfully provide this specific content, and maintaining access is critical to avoid disrupting teaching, curriculum design, and student learning outcomes within the Law School. The estimated total value of the contract over a 48-month period is 228,000 pounds excluding VAT. The initial term runs from September 2, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with potential extensions through August 31, 2030. While no specific risks have been identified, the University of Keele retains the sole discretion to terminate or renew the subscription. The contract is identified by solicitation number KU/881/DP/EL/2026.

General Info

University of Keele awarded Oxford University Press 228,000 pounds for Law Trove subscription.

Agency

University of Keele

Contract Value

NAICS

513130 - Book Publishers

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Oxford University Press

Documents

University of Keele - Oxford Law Trove Contract Details

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 28

Award Notice

AwardedOct 13

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyUniversity of Keele

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyUniversity of Keele

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Darren Pearce

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Following the publication of a Transparency Notice on 13 August 2026, and a Contract Award Notice on 14 August 2026, University of Keele is publishing this Contract Details Notice to announce, in accordance with its statutory obligations under Section 53 of the Procurement Act 2023, that it has awarded a contract to Oxford University Press for Oxford Law Trove. 1. Direct Award Justification This contract has been awarded by direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Direct Award in Special Cases). The justification for direct award is set out under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 (Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights) of the Act. 2. Justification Narrative Oxford Law Trove provides access to specific legal textbooks, journals and digital content essential for teaching, learning and research within the University's Law School. The publisher, Oxford University Press, owns or exclusively controls the copyright, intellectual property rights, publishing rights and licence rights to the specific works contained within this database. No competitor can legally supply that exact content without permission from the Publisher. Competition is therefore absent by law, not by market preference. Failure to renew this subscription would: Disrupt access to materials needed for teaching and curriculum design Impact student learning outcomes Create significant reputational risk for the University's Law School. 3. Reasons for Direct Award The University has determined that: Oxford University Press holds exclusive rights to the content within Oxford Law Trove. No reasonable alternative supplier can lawfully provide equivalent access to the same content. Continuity of access is critical for teaching delivery. 4. Estimated Contract Value The estimated value of the contract over the 48-month period (including potential renewals) is £228,000 (excluding VAT). 5. Known Risks None identified. The University reserves the right to terminate or renew the subscription at its sole discretion. Any future modifications will be managed in accordance with the Act.