Award

Supply of Library Management Systems & Associated Services

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Award

11 Dec 2024 at 07:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is procuring the supply and implementation of library management systems, including Alma, Primo, and Rapido. This tender falls under the Library Management System industry category, with a project value of GBP 2,659,973. The procurement process, now in the Award stage, concluded on 28th November 2024, with the contract commencing on 30th November 2024 and running until 29th November 2026. Key locations for this project include Yorkshire and the Humber, as well as London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a Single Tender Action Above Threshold.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library management systems and associated services, offering a substantial revenue influx over the next two years. Large companies with experience in implementing complex management systems would be ideally suited for this tender. The successful bidder, Ex Libris (UK) Limited, a large-scale enterprise, demonstrates the calibre required to secure such contracts, underscoring the growth potential for similarly positioned organizations. This procurement also highlights a clear pathway for businesses looking to partner with prominent institutions like The British Library.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Library Management Systems & Associated Services

Notice Description

Supply and implementation of the Alma, Primo and Rapido library management system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-909ea2ff-4c10-46be-8667-fcbed76924ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb5bcc9-22cd-4164-8188-b7ced56b61d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Tender Action Above Threshold
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,659,973 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,659,973 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2026 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
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WETHERBY
Postcode
LS23 7BQ
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Wetherby
Westminster Constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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