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24 Mar 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation required a Library Management System, procured through the RM6259 framework specifically under Lot 4: Citizen Services. This procurement activity has concluded with an award to SirsiDynix, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The procurement was executed using a selective approach, a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on software package and information systems within the CPV classification. Located in Swindon, England, this tender reached the award stage on 24th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The total contract value was £25,552.30, aligning with the goods category.

This contract offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in library management solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on software package creation and information systems. Companies with expertise in developing agile and reliable library management systems have the opportunity to strengthen their position within the public sector market by fulfilling similar requirements. The procurement method employed favours suppliers familiar with framework agreements, enhancing opportunities for SMEs with a proven track record in delivering citizen services effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a Library Management System. This contract has been sourced via the RM6259 framework for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions against Lot 4: Citizen Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36988dce-da43-45c4-b5ca-4319d60481a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d1ed49-48ac-4088-8153-776e45350beb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,552 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,552 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SirsiDynix

Further Information

Notice Documents

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