Award

Alma and Primo (Library Systems) support and subscription

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

21 Nov 2024 at 11:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has concluded the procurement process for the "Alma and Primo (Library Systems) support and subscription," classified under subscription services (CPV: 79980000). The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £126,963.20, covers the period from 16th July 2024 to 29th July 2025, with services to be delivered to Birmingham, postal code B15 2TT. The award was finalised on 18th July 2024 and published on 21st November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as suitability for SMEs was a criterion. Enterprises specialising in providing library system support and subscription services would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with higher education institutions like the University of Birmingham can lead to establishing long-term relationships and potential future collaborations within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alma and Primo (Library Systems) support and subscription

Notice Description

Alma and Primo (Library Systems) support and subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fa86ef2-4f6b-490e-9d99-da683fcd14b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf65a7b-10ff-40a6-a93a-74eb5852c192
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,963 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,963 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 29 Jul 2025 1-2 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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