London, 14th February 2025 – Talis Aspire, the trusted resource list management system used by over 100 institutions, has ranked first in the technical assessment of the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) framework for Resource and Reading List Systems.
APUC, the procurement center of expertise for all of Scotland’s universities and colleges, evaluates solutions based on multiple technical and commercial criteria, to maximise the value of Scotland’s investment in further and higher education. Through regional purchasing consortia, the APUC framework is also available to universities and colleges across the UK.
Talis Aspire emerged as the top performer in the technical evaluation, scoring 60 points out of a possible 70 — the highest among all competitors.
A Benchmark for Library Excellence
Talis Aspire distinguished itself by placing first in the following key areas for academic libraries:
- Workflow Capabilities – Offering a streamlined and intuitive resource list management workflow.
- System Capabilities Demonstration – Proving the ability to deliver a robust, scalable, and efficient solution.
- Integration & Extension Capabilities – Connecting with library systems, learning management platforms, and discovery tools to create a seamless and efficient workflow.
- Compliance with Specification Grid – Meeting and exceeding the rigorous requirements set by APUC.
Talis Aspire also earned joint first place in:
- Key Personnel and Relationship Management – Demonstrating the ability to deliver dedicated expert support to ensure a seamless experience, from implementation to ongoing success.
- Innovation & Future Roadmap – Providing a forward-thinking approach to evolving library workflows.
- Reporting and Analytics Capabilities – Supplying actionable insights to help libraries track engagement, inform decisions, and optimise resource use.
- System Implementation Services – Showing a streamlined onboarding process designed for efficiency, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
- Hosting Services – Delivering a secure, scalable, and high-performance hosting to keep your resource list management system running reliably.
Commitment to Supporting Academic Libraries
“All of us at Technology from Sage are delighted that Talis Aspire has received the highest technical score in the APUC framework. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team in developing a product that truly supports our customers. Their feedback drives us to continuously improve Talis Aspire, and we have exciting plans for the next 18 months.”
Scott Gibbens, Head of Product for Talis Aspire, Technology from Sage
By securing the highest technical ranking, Talis Aspire reinforces its position as a trusted, future-ready resource list management system. This recognition underscores Technology from Sage’s commitment to enhancing student success and optimising services which amplify the value of the academic library.
About Talis Aspire
Talis Aspire is an online resource list management system that fully integrates with your library systems to streamline course resourcing, copyright compliance and acquisitions. Talis Aspire connects faculty and students to library holdings directly within their course resource lists, keeping the library at the heart of teaching and learning.
About Technology from Sage
Technology from Sage is a curated suite of innovative library technologies that amplify the value of your library to improve every stage of the academic workflow – from managing reading lists to discovering online resources and reference management.
