Award

Supply of Alma and Primo Subscriptions to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

14 Dec 2021 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Birmingham, which has issued a tender titled "Supply of Alma and Primo Subscriptions." This contract falls within the industry category of software services, specifically aimed at software subscriptions. Located in Birmingham, England, the tender is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 14 December 2021. The contract had a total value of £202,737.13 and commenced on 30 July 2021, running until 29 July 2022. The procurement method used was selective, as it was a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with key deadlines such as the tender submission finishing on 29 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and software sector, particularly those specialising in library management systems or subscription-based software services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in educational institutions may find this contract particularly appealing. Companies that can provide tailored solutions and ongoing support for such software subscriptions will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Supply of Alma and Primo Subscriptions to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Supply of Alma and Primo subscriptions to the University of Birmingham for the period 30/07/21 - 29/07/22. Made as a call off to FRAM427/18

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfb35077-7000-41e4-9d8a-dd00965df155
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65944078-0712-47ad-b831-f275733f0bbf
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£202,737 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,947 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2022 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Michelle Palfrey
Contact Email
m.duckett@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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