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Library Management System

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council involves the award for the Civica Spydus Library Management System. This procurement falls within the library software package category and is targeted at the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The competitive industry sector focuses on services and the procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a procurement value of £117,957.06. The contracting process, facilitated by STAR Procurement on behalf of 15 library authorities, culminated in the award stage, active as of 4th March 2026. The contract period is set to run from 4th April 2026 to 3rd April 2036.

This tender represents a constructive opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the tailored procurement method and framework agreement approach. While Civica UK Limited emerged as the supplier, businesses specialising in library software solutions and related services could benefit by noting similar procurement processes led by regional councils or consortia. With an emphasis on collaboration and long-term engagement, this contract can catalyse business expansion for firms aiming to integrate innovative library management systems across multiple authorities in the region.

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Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

Civica Spydus Library Management System. Installation project Training Spydus Events module Spydus library app Civica Core+ support Spydus BI reporting Direct award via CCS; Vertical application Solutions; Lot 4: Library Solutions. This is following a collaborative procurement undertaken by STAR Procurement on behalf of 15 library authorities across the region, with City of Doncaster Council acting as the lead authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c4a16e8-af83-443a-ae72-ffb3e2331c7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f80d73-7019-435c-aaf1-67df184bdb61
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,957 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,957 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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