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Axiell Library Management System

REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Axiell Library Management System was conducted by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, based in Redcar, England. It falls under the industry category of Library software package services, designated by the CPV code 48160000. The contract has already been awarded, with the latest stage marked as "award" on 26th March 2026. The total contract period runs from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2026, including an optional 12-month extension which has been exercised. The procurement method was selective, executed through a direct award from the Government Digital Marketplace G-Cloud13 Framework, specifically using a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in library management software and related services. With Axiell Ltd awarded as the supplier, SMEs in the North East region of the United Kingdom may consider potential collaborations or onboarding to similar frameworks for future procurement exercises. While Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) might find less suitability in this specific contract, companies with established digital capabilities and familiarity with framework agreements will be well-positioned to engage in such procurement methods, fostering expansion and innovation within the library management systems industry.

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Notice Title

Axiell Library Management System

Notice Description

Notification of extension to the contract for provision of a Library Management System Contract was procured via Direct Award via the Government Digital Marketplace G-Cloud13 Framework. The contract Period: 01/04/2023 - 31/03/2025, plus 1 x 12 month optional extension periods which has now been taken. Total value includes optional extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d700006-daaa-4a77-a29b-0fe8883f62f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74632d5-bbc4-4986-9c07-c7a51cf943a8
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

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,324 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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