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Award Notice for the Supply of a Library Management System

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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23 Aug 2024 at 14:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for the supply of a Library Management System (LMS), under Lot 1 of the Library Management System(s) and Associated Services framework reference: ITS 1028 AP. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 48161000, was a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £290,000, will commence on 1st July 2024 and run until 16th December 2029, with multi-site operations across all university locations in the North West of the United Kingdom. The award was confirmed on 30th May 2024.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational technology and library services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given the University's emphasis on inclusivity for these entities. The substantial value of the contract and the long duration offer robust growth prospects for suppliers able to meet the comprehensive requirements of the multi-site LMS solution. Potential bidders should have considerable expertise in scalable library management systems and the ability to integrate and support additional sites as necessary.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for the Supply of a Library Management System

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders for the supply of a Library Management System under Lot 1 - Library Management Systems (LMS) of the Library Management System(s) and Associated Services framework ref: ITS 1028 AP. The University of Chester can access this framework as members of NWUPC. The new system allows for multi-site operation across all University sites and is able to add additional sites as required. Further details about the system requirements were contained within the further competition document set. All values in this notice have been rounded up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9abd2f2e-ae5b-419a-9f10-4e184db3d7e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88fd5bfe-269e-4d57-8469-f05618860542
Current Stage
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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

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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