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ID 2957624 DoF - NICS Library Service: Library Management System

Department of Finance - NICS Library Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2021 at 10:15

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Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 17:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Finance, specifically the NICS Library Service, seeking to establish a contract for a new Library Management System. This tender, titled "ID 2957624 DoF - NICS Library Service: Library Management System," falls under the IT services sector, particularly focusing on consulting and software development. Located in Belfast, the procurement process is currently at the award stage with a contract value of £255,000, signed on 19 May 2021. The initial contract period is for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in library management system development and implementation. Companies with a proven track record in delivering scalable software solutions and previous experience with large organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The active nature of this procurement means that suppliers who can demonstrate their expertise in delivering high-quality service and management systems for libraries could leverage this opportunity to expand their business in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 2957624 DoF - NICS Library Service: Library Management System

Notice Description

The NICS Library Service provides a library service to all staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the students and staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise. The purpose of this project is to procure a new Library Management System to include a management backend, user search portal, the implementation of the system and the support and maintenance for the duration of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NICS Library Service provides a library service to all staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the students and staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise. The purpose of this project is to procure a new Library Management System to include a management backend, user search portal, the implementation of the system and the support and maintenance for the duration of the contract.

Options: This contract is expected to have an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend the duration by up to oneperiod of up to two years 3 + 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028967
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011291-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

48161000 - Library management system

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,553 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance - NICS Library Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4NL
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERLEAF TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Further Information

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