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Bibliographic Data Service (Libraries)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, has completed the procurement process for a bibliographic data service tailored for libraries. This contract, awarded to Bibliographic Data Services Ltd, involves IT software provision under an annual licence agreement. This procurement falls within the 'services' industry category, with a focus on IT software packages and development services. The procurement method employed was direct, falling below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract, valued at £68,000, was signed on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and library information systems. Firms versed in offering IT solutions for public authorities, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for expanding their business. Navigating tenders by local councils, like West Northamptonshire, allows IT service providers to secure contracts without the high-level competition typically associated with open tendering processes.

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Notice Title

Bibliographic Data Service (Libraries)

Notice Description

Bibliographic Data Service (Libraries) IT software - annual licence agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050733
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016868-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

48517000 - IT software package

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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