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Library management software system

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2026 at 08:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Library management software system" was conducted by Cornwall Council, which is based in England. This tender falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems" and is located in the United Kingdom. The process has completed its award stage, with key dates including the closing of the tender period on 1st April 2026 and the award date of 30th April 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st May 2026 and will extend until 30th April 2029. The procurement method was categorised as "Other" and the total contract value was £340,000, with Education Software Solutions Ltd winning the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive library management solutions. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale business, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative software solutions should see similar future tenders as a viable avenue for expansion. Engaging with Cornwall Council's needs could foster growth through reputable contracts, aligning with public sector goals and supporting digital transformation in regional educational infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library management software system

Notice Description

Library management software system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f97c805-bd3b-415e-817a-a36390d7eeb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbf12d2-df07-4cef-893d-4a4cefb643bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£334,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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