Award

Award of contract for library management system

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Award of contract for library management system", which falls under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48000000). The contract, valued at £104,000, will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period concluded on 11th December 2024, and the contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in software solutions and information systems. The awarding of this contract to Civica UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlights the potential for companies with significant experience and capacity in the industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities within this framework, enabling business growth through involvement in significant public sector projects. This contract is a prime example of how participating in public procurement can facilitate business expansion and secure long-term revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for library management system

Notice Description

Award of contract for Library Management System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff3570f8-fa31-46d6-902d-aec58a0fbcd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d964484-2d97-417d-a450-865c42582778
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peter Hughes
Contact Email
peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01254585216

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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