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Library Management System

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Library Management System for Kirklees Council has reached the contract award stage, with Sirsi Ltd t/a SirsiDynix as the selected supplier. The tender, falling under the IT services category (CPV 72000000) which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract is awarded via the CCS Framework RM6259, specifically from Lot 4 - Citizen Services, with a direct award approach. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2031, with a total value of £169,871.83. The procurement process is registered under the ID KMCIT-293 (c) and includes an emphasis on engaging SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing robust library management systems. The awarded contract indicates a preference for suppliers that can leverage existing framework agreements, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to secure public sector contracts through established frameworks. Companies within the IT services industry that can offer consulting and support services in addition to software development stand to gain the most from such opportunities, as they align with the broader needs of Kirklees Council for efficient and reliable service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

Library Management system for Kirklees Council Awarded via CCS Framework RM6259 - Vertical Application Services (VAS) Lot 4 - Citizen Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa3f71cc-2b95-4de7-831f-35c5982621a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81093911-2293-4935-87c6-93d0a2a45109
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award from a Framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£169,871 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,871 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIRSI LTD T/A SIRSIDYNIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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