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736 - Library Management System

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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31 Mar 2025 at 07:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire has completed the procurement process for a library management system, classified under the CPV code 48161000. This procurement falls under the services industry category and will be implemented in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded on 24 July 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 1 August 2024 and end on 31 July 2029. The total contract value amounts to £262,323 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the library management systems sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the procurement method, companies already within relevant frameworks are well-positioned to compete. The five-year contract offers stability and a substantial project to nurture growth and development in the services industry. The awarded supplier for this contract is OCLC (UK) Ltd, a large-scale organisation. SMEs with robust technical solutions and a presence in procurement frameworks should highly consider similar contracts for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

736 - Library Management System

Notice Description

Library management system for the University of Gloucestershire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca842ff6-a8a2-4b90-a411-528e60206843
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6125f8-7532-4b0e-8350-bd4a413478dd
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£262,323 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,323 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Robin Hare
Contact Email
rhare@glos.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01242 714178

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCLC (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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