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Online Reading List System

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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23 Apr 2025 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Online Reading List System" has been successfully completed by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, England. The tender, classified under the CPV code 48160000, pertains to a library software package in the goods category, specifically designed for an online reading list system and a management reporting data product for the university library. This contract was awarded to Talis Education Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement extends over a contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2029, with the tender award made on 15th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational and library software solutions to expand their market reach in the academic sector. Companies that provide robust and innovative software packages suited to university settings would find this tender ideal for competing. The emphasis on SMEs in the procurement process highlights opportunities for smaller businesses to engage in public sector contracts and develop strong partnerships with academic institutions. By advocating for the development of tailored software solutions, SMEs can leverage this procurement to enhance their capabilities and broaden their service offerings within the educational industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Reading List System

Notice Description

Supply of: 1. Online reading list system 2. Management reporting data product for the University library.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d91888b8-6a09-44f3-b87e-6aff0247e21a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd46b6cf-f5fb-4135-b732-1a6ee80a61f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,187 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,187 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALIS EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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