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25-17 Digital Library Platform

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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23 Sep 2025 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited involves the provision of a managed Digital Library Platform, described as a Library Software Package (CPV 48160000). This process is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and it has reached the award stage with the contract having been awarded to Ex Libris (UK) Limited. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the APUC Framework agreement under a selective method. The contract is valued at £735,956 and spans from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2030, allowing for up to two additional one-year extensions, potentially extending the contract to five years.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in digital library management systems, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering scalable and end-to-end Integrated Library Systems (ILS). The requirement for enhanced university library services provides a platform for such businesses to showcase their expertise in library software solutions. Companies with capabilities in managing library systems across various academic departments would find this opportunity well-suited to their services, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations within the educational services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25-17 Digital Library Platform

Notice Description

Managed Digital Library Platform services that provides the University with capabilities to operate library systems across all University departments; services managed through scalable end-to-end library Integrated Library Systems (ILS), which enable student to surface the University's Library resources. (Call off from APUC Framework - Library Management Systems and Associated Services. Contract duration: 3 years with 2 x optional 12 month extensions. Max term 5 years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef1d2f05-da0d-4d03-b551-130d4a3cf5eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324a4872-bcea-49d0-9c2c-56d883ab7f2f
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

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£735,956 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£735,956 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2030 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ex Libris (UK) Limited

Further Information

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