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Lexis Library Contract

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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07 Feb 2025 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the "Lexis Library Contract" in the library software package industry category. This contract, valued at £100,486, will provide Lexis Library & News and Business services. The contract runs from 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2028 and focuses on services delivered to the postal code LU1 3JU in Luton, England. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), and the tender process concluded with the award status marked as active on 24 January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, to supply specialised library software services to academic institutions. Companies involved in educational software solutions, particularly those targeting academic library systems, would find this contract appealing. The narrow competition through single tender action benefits businesses with niche expertise and established relationships with academic buying organisations like the University of Bedfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lexis Library Contract

Notice Description

Academic Institutions Order Form for Lexis Library & News and Business.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36e8cec8-c67c-4f95-b504-c46e1863ca31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb272f28-6ed2-4593-9f80-d536d587ead3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,486 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,486 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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