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Libraries Management System

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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12 Mar 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington procured a Libraries Management System (LMS) aimed at offering a robust solution for managing library resources and customer interactions. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically programming services of packaged software products, and is intended to support Islington Central Library in the UK region. Key dates include the contract signing on 30th September 2024. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication for competition, highlighting its bespoke nature tailored for a specific software solution.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library management software and associated technologies. Ideal candidates are those capable of providing a cloud-based and server-based LMS that seamlessly integrates with RFID security systems and offers versatile online access. The contract, valued at £210,115.14, was awarded to Education Software Solutions Ltd, indicating potential for future collaborations in public sector IT projects. Large-scale tech firms and emerging enterprises focused on innovative library solutions would find this procurement process particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Libraries Management System

Notice Description

We require both a managed LMS Cloud-based and an in-house server-based solution for its 20,000+ active users. The overall purpose of the LMS is to store, process and manage all stock and customer data regarding transactions, membership and ordering. Islington Library Service needs a modern interface designed for web access/mobile device for both customers and staff that is easily updated, providing improved promotion of e-books and other e-resources. The LMS will underpin all aspects of circulation and lending of stock, including ordering, receipting, invoicing, cataloguing and stock management. There will be a public-facing mobile/app and web interface for customers to view the catalogue, view their own library record, issue, reserve and renew items and join online. The LMS must provide an interface to a booking system for Public Access PCs and must also support all Islington public libraries and other locations managed by Islington Library Service, as separate sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The LMS should be able to work with any self-service technology we implement, working with RFID security systems. The system will be SIP2 compliant. The system should have a totally integrated database, e.g. data only input once and present from the acquisitions stage, with no duplication or transfer of data required between potentials/acquisitions/circulation. Customer online access (OPAC) should be available 24 hours-per- day, 7 days-a-week. The system must be compatible with touch screen operation on tablets and smart phones and resize for both. It must be operable without use of function keys on these devices. The system must also have the ability to use apps (such as Solus).

Procurement Information

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009094-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,115 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
christine huston
Contact Email
christine.huston@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075273172

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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