Award

T712 Library Software Platform

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Award

15 May 2018 at 12:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is seeking a Library Services Platform (LSP) to enhance its management of traditional library services, including circulation and cataloguing. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for library software packages, is currently in the Award stage after being completed on 1 May 2018. The contract commenced on 14 May 2018 and is set to conclude on 14 May 2020, with a total value of £196,598. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, which was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the delivery address is located in Colchester, England.

This opportunity is particularly suited for large-scale software suppliers with expertise in library services, as it involves providing an integrated solution to support traditional and electronic resources workflows. Businesses specialising in library management systems and those experienced in improving user satisfaction through software solutions may find significant growth potential in competing for similar future contracts, especially within educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T712 Library Software Platform

Notice Description

The University requires a Library Services Platform (LSP) to manage traditional library services and workflows such as Circulation, Inter-Library Loans, Acquisitions, Stock-Management, Cataloguing, and Management Information. In addition, the solution must include an effective module integrated into the LSP and its traditional workflows, which manages all aspects of the electronic resources lifecycle. An integrated solution is required to enable the benefits of good data and process integration, to support decision making, and to effectively and competitively exploit e-resources with a focus on improving services and student satisfaction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132236c4-149e-4195-a691-1d7b77399898
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,598 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2018 - 14 May 2020 2-3 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 ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATIVE INTERFACES GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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