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UKRI Library Management System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Mar 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Library Management System on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The contract has been awarded to OCLC (UK) Ltd, a large company based in Sheffield, England, as indicated in the award notice dated 20 March 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of library management systems, classified under CPV code 48161000, and is intended to serve locations in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the award being officially active on 18 March 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in library management systems to engage with prominent public sector organisations. The procurement was structured through a selective method, allowing businesses with framework agreements to compete for this contract. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enabling these businesses to expand and gain significant experience by servicing a major governmental body like UKRI. Organisations specialising in software solutions for library management will find opportunities for growth by providing goods and technological expertise necessary for fulfilling the contract requirements.

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Notice Title

UKRI Library Management System

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Library Management System. This Call Off contract has been sources via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7851853-d849-4ba1-8c61-6f0360d972ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04f8094-b15d-49e4-8969-91c15bda1607
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,602 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,602 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCLC (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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