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Provision of Library Software

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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13 Jan 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Library Software," initiated by the Office for National Statistics located in Newport, Wales, has reached the award stage. This contract, classified under CPV code 48000000, focuses on software packages and information systems, and is valued at £36,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 1st January 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st February 2026 and ending on 31st January 2027. The awarded supplier is Sirsi Limited, a large company based in Watford, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing software solutions and information systems, particularly those oriented towards the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement process suitable due to its focus on specialized software needs and manageable contract size. Companies looking to establish or expand their offerings in SaaS hosting, user subscriptions, and library management solutions would benefit from participating in similar tenders managed by the Office for National Statistics or other governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Library Software

Notice Description

Provision of Library Software: SirsiDynix Symphony SaaS Hosting Fee x 1 SirsiDynix Symphony SaaS Core x 1 SirsiDynix Symphony SaaS ReferenceLIBRARIAN x 1 Oracle Embedded SaaS License x 1 SirsiDynix Symphony SaaS Additional User Seat(s) x 2 SirsiDynix SymphonyWeb SaaS User, Annual Subscription x 3 SirsiDynix Symphony SaaS VPN Subscription x 1 SirsiDynix Enterprise, SaaS Annual Subscription x 1 SirsiDynix Portfolio, SaaS Annual Subscription - Up to 5K assets x 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b018dc3-e7a4-4b3b-bcc2-0e21793a7583
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7139d5b3-16c0-44f9-a627-3aa4b06c6b6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01633651633

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIRSI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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