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Library service catalogue records licence

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2025 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a library service catalogue records licence. This contract, awarded on 1st April 2025, will supply the council’s library service with MARC standard-compliant catalogue records and associated EDI enrichments. The procurement method used was 'direct,' classified as 'Below threshold - without competition,' highlighting a streamlined approach. Key stakeholders include Bibliographic Data Services Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £62,700 (excluding VAT), is active and set to run until 30th March 2030, with services delivered in the UKF2 region of the UK. The procurement falls within the 'goods' category, specifically targeting software packages and library management services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and library management sector. Companies specialising in IT solutions, data management systems, and library services can leverage such contracts to enter or expand within the public sector market. The contract's nature and requirements suggest it is particularly well-suited for businesses that have expertise in providing integrated library solutions that conform to recognised data standards. Engaging in similar procurement processes can enhance market visibility and provide further avenues for expansion via established government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Library service catalogue records licence

Notice Description

Procurement of the authorities Library service catalogue records licence. To supply the authorities library service with catalogue records that conform to MARC standard for all new stock added to the library management system alongside EDI enrichments to the library public catalogue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021518-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICES

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