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FRAM424/18

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham initiated a tender process for the project titled "FRAM424/18," which pertains to a subscription to the Talis Library Management system. Classified under the category of library management systems (CPV: 48161000), this procurement was conducted via a direct method as a single tender action, with an estimated value of £149,688. The tender period concluded on 29 August 2018, while the contract commenced on 1 September 2018 and runs until 31 August 2021. Located in Birmingham within the West Midlands region, this procurement reached the award stage and was completed successfully, with the award published on 8 August 2019.

This opportunity presents a robust avenue for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in library management solutions, educational technology, or digital content management. Providers capable of delivering innovative library management systems and related support services would be well-positioned to compete, benefiting from the established demand in the higher education sector. Collaboration with academic institutions or leverage of digital content offerings would significantly enhance competitive advantages in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FRAM424/18

Notice Description

Subscription to Talis Library Management system reading list and digitalised content.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f61d2a7-e472-43a0-a575-fc0e23741e96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880b5133-8af6-48bf-952d-191b980cedf0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£149,688 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,688 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALIS EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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