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Library Management System software and services

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Library Management System software and services. The procurement, categorised under Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000), utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 20 February 2025, with the contract awarded to Education Software Solutions Limited. The contract, valued at £106,436.34, will commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2027. The primary location for the delivery of these services is South Shields, England (postcode NE33 2RL).

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the software development and IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in library and information management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, indicating that future similar contracts from South Tyneside Council may also favour these business types. The awarded contract allows the supplier to penetrate the public sector market, build a proven track record, and potentially secure more contracts within similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Management System software and services

Notice Description

the provision of software and services comprising Library Management System software and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ef712ef-ca78-4470-82d7-11b7b0d19424
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1fb073-d865-4a2b-84df-294c32dd5819
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,436 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,436 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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