Library Mgmt and Enquiry System, E-Archive

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom has completed the tender for a "Library Management and Enquiry System, E-Archive" with the contract awarded to Sirsi Ltd t/a SirsiDynix. This procurement falls under the Electronic Data Management industry, classified under CPV codes 48613000 and 48517000. The project includes a library management system, electronic archive, and an enquiry management system. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made active on 17th June 2026 with the contract set to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027 covering a wide area, including the UK and beyond.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software packages and electronic data management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find similar procurements advantageous, given the suitability criteria emphasised during the process. Companies with a strong portfolio in library management systems and archival services will likely find themselves well-positioned to understand and meet the needs of similar public contracts in the future, both domestically and in international markets covered by the contract's geographical scope.

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Notice Title

Library Mgmt and Enquiry System, E-Archive

Notice Description

A library management system and catalogue, an electronic archive and a system for managing enquiries for the DHSC library.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba9ac53a-71b1-40ce-95ea-3763497567f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74ecd833-c985-4b0a-a8aa-fd80618ca955
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,578 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,578 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIRSI LTD T/A SIRSIDYNIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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