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Library Management System

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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31 Jan 2022 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking a contractor for a Library Management System under a selective procurement method, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender, titled "Library Management System," is classified within the software services industry, particularly focused on library management solutions. The procurement process now stands at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 14 December 2021. The contract period begins on 20 July 2022 and runs until 19 July 2029, with a total contract value of £870,000 and a minimum expenditure threshold of £405,000. The relevant delivery addresses are located in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically at the University’s Highfield Campus in Southampton.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library management systems, software support, implementation, configuration, and supply services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with expertise in designing or supporting library services platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process can enable these businesses to expand their market presence and contribute to the enhancement of library services, leveraging innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the University of Southampton.

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Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

Procurement of a new Library Services Platform, with Library Management System (LMS) and discovery-layer functionality defined as: 'Core' LMS - including circulation, cataloguing, serials management, patron management, acquisitions, management analytics and information, document delivery and inter-library-lending. 'Resource Discovery' - online cataloguing functions to provide a single search across multiple resource formats (e.g. search print books and e-books) in our holdings. 'Search' - search across multiple data sources (e.g. electronic subscription platforms) and return consolidated results sets. Federated search (i.e. searching multiple platforms simultaneously in real-time) and metasearch (i.e. searching single consolidated index of data in one place). 'Electronic Records Management' - ERM designed to assist in managing electronic subscriptions and information held by the Library.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79fad9e0-7bc5-4055-8d25-5b7562d28889
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33557324-6ca0-401e-a65a-40b21e1f427d
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£551,705 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2022 - 19 Jul 2029 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCLC (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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