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Provision of a Library Management System and Accompanying Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Library Management System and accompanying services. The contract, which falls under the industry-specific software package category, was awarded to Sirsi Limited on 26th November 2025. Utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from the YPO's Software Application Solutions Framework, this contract focuses on providing goods with the delivery taking place in Sunderland, England. The contract period spans from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027 with a total value of £36,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs adept in offering industry-specific software solutions. With Sunderland City Council prioritising small and medium-sized enterprises, businesses with relevant experience and innovative solutions in library management systems stand a good chance of competing effectively. Participation in framework agreements like the YPO's can also facilitate increased visibility and potential future engagements with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Library Management System and Accompanying Services

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Library Management System and Accompanying Services. The above contract was awarded via the YPO's (Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation) Software Application Solutions Framework (1095).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-690f0654-e569-4533-88e3-ef9b1e83f69c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e07f606-2fec-4f54-8900-5286335108bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Virginia Ainsley
Contact Email
virginia.ainsley@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIRSI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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