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Library Management System (LMS) - (for VEAT purposes only)

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2019 at 14:11

Award Notice
Tender

24 May 2019 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is initiating a procurement process for a Library Management System (LMS), continuing an existing contract with Capita Business Services Limited for one year, with the option for a further extension of 12 months. This contract, valued at £48,600, encompasses support and maintenance as well as subscription services for the Talis Alto LMS. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period starting on 25 June 2019 and ending on 24 June 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 3 June 2019. The LMS is critical for library operations within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom and falls under the IT services category.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those with capabilities in library management systems and ongoing support solutions. Companies that can offer innovative upgrades or enhanced functionalities to existing systems may find a competitive advantage. Additionally, businesses capable of collaborating in the potential upcoming regional procurement for a new LMS would be well-positioned to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Management System (LMS) - (for VEAT purposes only)

Notice Description

This is a VEAT notice to notify the market that Bradford Council will continue with this contract with Capita Business Services Limited for 1 year with the option to extend for a further 12 months.This contract covers support & maintenance and subscription of the Talis Alto Library Management System (LMS) for the library computers. The LMS was put in place in 2008 when the Counci's IT Services was outsourced. A full tendering and procurement exercise was carried out at the time. The contract was novated to the Council late 2015 when the outsourced contract ended and IT Services was brought back in-house. The current LMS continues to be fit for purpose with bespoke solutions put in place over the years. However, a collaborative approval to a regional procurement for a LMS is progressing and this approach will be given consideration once complete.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-397c3c64-086f-4060-85cb-a17823c3087c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13ad1aa8-53ba-404c-87d7-8c2d0951ac45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2019 - 24 Jun 2021 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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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