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Provision of the East Sussex Library Management System

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2021 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of the East Sussex Library Management System," an initiative within the goods industry, specifically targeting library management systems (CPV Code: 48161000). The contract was awarded following a limited procurement method without prior public call for competition, under the compliant Crown Commercial Services Data and Application Solutions Framework. The contract was signed on 20th October 2021, with a total value of £329,000. This initiative is located in East Sussex, UK, and is vital for effectively managing library services and transactions within the region.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions for library services, particularly those capable of implementing and maintaining library management systems. Companies that focus on software development, particularly for public sector clients, or those with experience in integrating third-party systems in a library context would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, firms with a proven track record in providing efficient ICT solutions to governmental organisations may find this space conducive for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Provision of the East Sussex Library Management System

Notice Description

Provision of the East Sussex Library Management System

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Library Management System (LMS) is the main ICT system used by East Sussex County Council to deliver the statutory Library Services. The system will manage millions of transactions each year and the Service cannot operate efficiently without an optimised LMS in place. The overall purpose of the LMS is to store, process and manage all stock and customer data regarding transactions, membership and ordering; in addition, it integrates with multiple third-party systems such as the authority's finance and card payment system. Additionally, the LMS also manages the Electronic Data Interchange processes for stock from ordering to quotes and receipt confirmation; all of which contributes to the efficient running of the Library Service.

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded as the result of a direct award under the compliant Crown Commercial Services Data and Application Solutions Framework - Lot 2C Citizen Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f67a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028427-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£329,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chloe Sharpe
Contact Email
chloe.sharpe@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

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