Award

Online Reading List System and Digital Content Solution

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2024 at 16:19

Award Notice
Tender

15 Jan 2024 at 09:38

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Sep 2023 at 14:50

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University (LTU) is seeking bids for an "Online Reading List System and Digital Content Solution" in an open procedure. The university, located in Leeds, England (postal code LS18 5HD), aims to find suppliers for a scalable solution to support their expanding student and programme base, including a new City Centre Campus opening in September 2024. The procurement process is in the "award" stage, with a contract awarded to Ex Libris (UK) Limited, valued at £62,708, running from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000) category, with important milestones including the open date on 15 January 2024 and close date at 12:00 on 26 February 2024. The contract period is utilising a 5+1+1 model.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content solutions and software package systems. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. The open procedure allows for broad participation, ensuring a competitive process aimed at finding the best value for money. Businesses that can deliver scalable, future-proof solutions to support LTU's growing student base, both at the main and partner campuses, will find this an excellent opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Reading List System and Digital Content Solution

Notice Description

Leeds Trinity University (LTU) is seeking bids from suppliers who are able to provide online reading list systems and digital content solutions. Currently LTU has approximately 9,500 FTE students, of whom 4,100 are studying at Leeds Trinity University itself, and 5,400 on LTU franchised programmes at partner institutions, and 207 FTE academic staff. There are currently 1735 modules managed directly by LTU and 407 modules managed by partners with 658 (LTU) and 143 (partners) reading lists hosted in the current system. The University is however in a period of growth with new teaching programmes coming online over the next few years. In addition to this the University is opening a new City Centre Campus at 1 Trevelyan Square in September 2024, so all solutions offered need to be scalable to meet current and future demands. The tender is intended to result in a contract with a single supplier, although the University reserves the right to not award or award to multiple suppliers where it is considered that this offers best value for money. The contract period is 5+1+1. Instruction and accessing the tender documents: The procurement will be conducted exclusively via the university's e-tendering website, where all documentation can be found and downloaded: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/members/leeds-trinity-university/ Accessing a Tender Opportunity via the university's e-tendering website: Once you have created a supplier profile, to respond to an opportunity, click 'Response Manager' or 'View Invites and Responses'. You will then be presented with a list of all opportunities your organisation has previously work on and will be given the option of viewing current invites or entering the access code to begin responding to a new opportunity. Notes: Project: ITS099LTU Online Reading List Software Access Code: CTB3W27AF7 Open Date: 15/01/2024 Close Date: 12:00 on 26/02/2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68d67411-78f0-4ead-97ca-7b4aebe71c16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4f9ba1-fe6c-46af-aae7-fe94bbc6a17e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,708 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 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
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

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