Planning

Provision of Library Services Platform (LSP) Solution for De Montfort University

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Planning

30 Jun 2021 at 20:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by De Montfort University involves the planning stage for the provision of a new Library Services Platform (LSP) Solution. The project is categorised under goods, specifically focusing on library management systems, and is centred in Leicester, UK. The call for expressions of interest is set to close on 23rd July 2021, followed by the submission of completed questionnaires by 30th July 2021. This engagement marks a crucial step for DMU in determining its future library services, as it seeks modern, cloud-based solutions that can adapt to emerging technologies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and library services to engage with De Montfort University. Companies that offer innovative, cloud-based technologies or customisable library management systems are particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms with expertise in creating interoperable solutions and those that can facilitate a collaborative approach with academic institutions may find this tender a lucrative avenue for growth, as it aligns with the university's emphasis on modernising its service offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of Library Services Platform (LSP) Solution for De Montfort University

Notice Description

DMU Library Services desires a brand-new (which may include open source), modern replacement Library Services Platform (LSP) Solution to support the future development of the service. It is envisaged any LSP shall be cloud based; and will need to adopt a microservices architecture to allow for choice of applications and strong community participation for developmental purposes. Foremost we are interested in a Solution that will have many years of growth with a modern infrastructure that will support library developments. The library requires a hosting and support infrastructure and the software developed in collaboration with the library community and / or service providers who work in parallel and focus on their specialist expertise. The library is generally seeking greater levels of control over the systems and services that it will use both now, and in the future, and as such the Solution should therefore be interoperable and include APIs to support external services, systems and functions.Foremost in our considerations are: the need to provide our staff and students with the flexibility to have a personal learning experience with resources; to integrate this experience with existing learning platforms; and how data and analytics can provide insight and how emerging technology such as AI can support our work.DMU is now seeking to enter into a period of market engagement with suppliers who could provide a future LSP Solution to the University. The ME process is anticipated to include the undertaking of presentations / demonstrations on a one to one basis during August 2021, by those suppliers interested in offering this service provision in the future to DMU (precise dates to be confirmed). Presentations to take place remotely or at DMU campus, Leicester. DMU is currently reviewing all its' future options by way of arriving at a final agreed business case and ultimate decision on an agreed longterm established way forward for this area of future service provision to the University. All potential options remain under consideration and this ME exercise is intended to inform on and contribute to that ongoing exercise. This forms part of a wider current review of DMU's Teaching and Learning Applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DMU Library Services desires a brand-new (which may include open source), modern replacement Library Services Platform (LSP) Solution to support the future development of the service. It is envisaged any LSP shall be cloud based; and will need to adopt a microservices architecture to allow for choice of applications and strong community participation for developmental purposes. Foremost we are interested in a Solution that will have many years of growth with a modern infrastructure that will support library developments. The library requires a hosting and support infrastructure and the software developed in collaboration with the library community and / or service providers who work in parallel and focus on their specialist expertise. The library is generally seeking greater levels of control over the systems and services that it will use both now, and in the future, and as such the Solution should therefore be interoperable and include APIs to support external services, systems and functions.Expressions of interest to be received by close of Friday 23rd July 2021 and then completed Questionnaires by close of Friday 30th July 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c209
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014997-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paul Whitehall
Contact Email
paul.whitehall@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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