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Koha Library Management System

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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22 Aug 2025 at 09:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for a "Koha Library Management System," classified under data management services. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covered various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award stage concluded with the contract start date on 7th August 2025, and the process was formalised with the award date on the same day. The contract period extends until 6th August 2028, with the award valued at £75,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Open Fifth Limited, which was the successful supplier. The focus on a library management system indicates potential growth for businesses specialising in technology and data management services. Such procurement projects are well-suited to companies capable of delivering scalable and sophisticated digital solutions across multiple locations. Businesses looking to expand in government contracts and IT services could find similar tenders beneficial for growth and fostering relationships with government bodies like the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Koha Library Management System

Notice Description

Procurement of Library Management System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32254590-7e73-405e-a9ae-7f358150df53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f3641d-0ce0-4861-a634-9102f438a12c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPEN FIFTH

Further Information

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