AwardedAwarded 18 March 2026
UOW969 Discovery Layer
University of Worcester · Education
In brief
University of Worcester awarded IT and software work to TDNet on 18 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.
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What the notice says
This tender is for a Discovery library search tool, principally comprising:
• An end-user interface allowing searching and discovery of the library’s resources.
• The underlying system stack to manage resources and make them available to end-users via a suite of tools (Knowledge Base, subscription management incl. OA resources, full-text link-resolver, Database/package A-Z, individual journal title A-Z).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| TDNet 3 bids received | £65,032 | Awarded 4 March 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2033 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063814-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063817-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 020409-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 025188-2026
About the buyer
University of WorcesterLast 12 months
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From notice 063814-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2025, last updated 19 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.