Award

Award Notice for the Supply of a Reading List Management System (RLMS)

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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10 Sep 2024 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for the supply of a Reading List Management System (RLMS) under Lot 2 of the Library Management Systems and Associated Services framework (Agreement Number: ITS 1028 AP). This procurement process, now at the award stage, has selected Ex Libris (UK) Ltd as the supplier for a value of £130,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, starting on 31 August 2024, will last until 2 March 2030. The RLMS will be implemented in the North West region of the United Kingdom, classified under the CPV code 48161000 (Library management system). This contract is notable for its completion and award dates on 30 and 31 August 2024, respectively, with official notice published on 10 September 2024.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the library management systems industry, especially SMEs and VCSEs, given its scale and duration. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those specialising in advanced library management technologies and services, capable of meeting the specific needs of academic institutions. The framework agreement and selective procurement method provide a structured yet competitive pathway for businesses to engage with large educational organizations like the University of Chester. The long-term nature of the contract also ensures a stable partnership and potential for collaborative innovation in library system management.

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Notice Title

Award Notice for the Supply of a Reading List Management System (RLMS)

Notice Description

This award follows our review of Lot 2 - Reading List Management Systems (RLMS) of the Library Management Systems and Associated Services framework, Agreement Number: ITS 1028 AP, Buyers Guide award procedure and available systems. Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac72aed8-d548-43f3-95a0-053f7a657de3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3fccfa-19e9-4695-aad6-85a9b0e49893
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, 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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2024 - 2 Mar 2030 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 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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