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Symphony Library Management System

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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03 May 2024 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, represented by the Board of Trustees, has awarded a contract for the Symphony Library Management System. The procurement was a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £21,540.08 GBP. The tender period ended on 11th April 2024, and the contract will be effective from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025, providing services related to library management.

This opportunity, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, was awarded to Sirsi Dynix. Businesses in the library management services industry, particularly those offering database-management systems, may find this tender appealing. Located in RICHMOND, England, this procurement process took place in the services category. The Symphony Library Management System is integral to managing the botanical literature library effectively, offering growth prospects for businesses with relevant expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Symphony Library Management System

Notice Description

Library Management System provides the Library Catalogue database for Kew and is the key portal for access to what is considered one of the world's leading libraries of botanical literature. The system is also central to all library circulation, cataloguing and acquisitions processes and is therefore used constantly by staff to manage these tasks effectively

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0de01525-36d2-4837-a3dd-bee75dcfb2f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8f5f39-3d9f-4b55-b552-84f76e49d5f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

48612000 - Database-management system

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIRSI DYNIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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