Award

PES Library Management Solution

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

29 Oct 2024 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for a SaaS library management system for the Prison Education Service, titled "PES Library Management Solution." This procurement, categorized under system management software packages (CPV code: 48781000), falls within the services sector and has a total value of GBP 584,736. The contract period is from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2027, covering delivery across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender process completed successfully with an award on 21 October 2024.

This tender creates significant growth potential for SaaS providers specialising in library management systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as highlighted by the suitability criteria. Axiell ALM Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrates the type of SME that can thrive with such opportunities, providing a critical service to the Ministry of Justice's Prison Education Service. Enterprises focusing on developing scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions in the education and public service sectors would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PES Library Management Solution

Notice Description

The provision of a SaaS library management system for the Prison Education Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-367d92db-182a-4d29-8b65-bab535c938a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d94bc5f-849e-4d37-b7e4-7bacc21f91cf
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£584,736 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£584,736 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2027 2-3 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
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIELL ALM

Further Information

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