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Library Management Systems services

Bath Spa University

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12 Aug 2026 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University procured library management system services for its library operation in the South West of England. The requirement includes a Talis connector, indicating a need for software and integration capability rather than general library support. The procurement is classified under higher education services, although its primary category is goods. Education Software Solutions Limited is the selected supplier. The work is for Bath Spa University, based in Bath, and delivery covers the university’s operation in the South West. Businesses active in library technology, education software, systems integration or related information-management products would find the subject matter relevant, particularly where they can support Talis-connected library systems.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. Bath Spa University used a selective call-off from the Procurement Services Education Management Systems Framework agreement Y20024. The award was made to Education Software Solutions Limited on 6 June 2025 for £96,480. The contract period runs from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028, with an option to extend by one year plus one further year. The tender deadline was 5 June 2025 at 12 noon. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The awarded contract covers the library management system services, including the Talis connector, for the university.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for library management technology in a higher education setting, including integration with Talis. A credible future competitor would need to provide or support library management systems, deliver reliable connector and integration work, and understand the operational needs of a university library. Experience supplying education software or comparable information-management platforms would help demonstrate relevant capability. Suppliers should also be able to operate through a public-sector framework call-off route and meet the governance, service delivery and support expectations associated with a university customer. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs, so specialist software and integration businesses may be well placed to compete when comparable demand returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Management Systems services

Notice Description

(08/25-07/28) Library Management System services incl Talis connector. Call-off from Procurement Services Education Management Systems Framework agreement Y20024 July 2028 (option to extend +1 +1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23ec1711-c4ba-4d1c-a01d-30b4a9a11d93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f752f555-3f6a-4988-84c8-937c54d59c88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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
Bath Spa University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Education Software Solutions Limited

Further Information

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