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Symphony Library Management System

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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27 Jun 2025 at 14:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew as the buying organization. The contract is titled "Symphony Library Management System" and falls under the services industry category, focusing on the regions across the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the Award stage, with all necessary actions complete. The contract was signed on 1st June 2025 and will remain active until 31st May 2026. The procurement method used was 'direct' and categorized as 'Below threshold - without competition', implicating a more streamlined and straightforward engagement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in library management and data management services, particularly those equipped to support central government public authorities. Sirsi Dynix, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been selected as the supplier, highlighting an opportunity for similar-sized businesses to compete in comparable future procurement processes. Such tenders can facilitate growth for businesses looking to provide technological and operational support services in the realm of library systems, offering potential for service expansion and footprint increase in the public sector. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for managing library collections and global data access are well-suited to engage in this market space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Symphony Library Management System

Notice Description

It is business critical that the Support service be maintained at all times as the system is central to the library team's work. Symphony facilitates effective interrogation of the library collections. It is the key tool in providing global access to the plant and fungal diversity information that is held within Kew's libraries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055560
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035880-2025
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

48161000 - Library management system

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,241 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIRSI DYNIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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