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Library Management System

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a Library Management System under the G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14). The contract, valued at £82,500, was awarded to Axiell ALM Ltd. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting the provision of services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract active as of 9th February 2026, and it will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The industry category is identified under CPV code 48161000, focusing on library management systems.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library management systems, especially those capable of leveraging cloud-based solutions. While Axiell ALM Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, similar projects or future tenders could benefit businesses offering tailored software services to public sector entities. Companies not targeted towards small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises will find similar opportunities beneficial, potentially leading to business growth through long-term public contracts.

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Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

This contract was procured under under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65a842ad-4393-4337-997d-410e5fdbabd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f7e93d-868a-49c9-9321-54aa81a8c506
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIELL ALM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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