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EDIS-24-003 - Provision of a Library Management System

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Jul 2025 at 12:41

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Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) in Belfast has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Library Management System," under the legal basis CELEX: 32014L0024. The contract, classified in the IT services industry category with CPV 72000000, was part of an open tender procedure. The procurement stage progressed from planning to the award, with the contract signed on 25th July 2025, valued at £4,400,000. This procurement included a significant service component designed for an initial term of 5 years, with potential extensions totaling up to 10 years. The procurement covered the region of UKN, and relevant key dates included the tender submission deadline on 12th December 2024 and contract finalisation shortly thereafter.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for technological and service-oriented businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in library management software and IT services. Given its comprehensive scope and long-term engagement, businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and support will find this project aligns well with their growth strategies. Such a significant contract, awarded to SOFTLINK EUROPE LTD, showcases the potential for influential partnerships and expansions within the public sector IT services market in the UK. The contract’s flexibility, with optional extensions and contingency for additional services, signals ample room for businesses to innovate and tailor solutions under the guidance and collaboration with the Education Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDIS-24-003 - Provision of a Library Management System

Notice Description

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

Options: Optional extension periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.

Renewal: Intial contract period is 5 years with provision to extend by 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043434-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48160000 - Library software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20251 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
the Education Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
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
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTLINK EUROPE LTD

Further Information

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