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Sierra Library Management System

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Bedfordshire is for the "Sierra Library Management System," a service falling under the library management services category. This contract, located in Luton, United Kingdom, is in the Award stage. The contract was awarded to Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, with a gross value of £40,809.40, and covers the period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. This direct procurement was carried out below the threshold without competition as per UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The award notice was published on 7th August 2025, with the signature due by 15th August 2025. The focus of this project is ensuring the smooth operation and performance of the Sierra Library Management System.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSE organisations, which are deemed suitable for engaging in projects involving library management systems and IT services, to explore potential collaborations in similar future procurements. Businesses specialising in software maintenance, system upgrades, and those capable of managing integrations and user experience enhancements would find this type of procurement beneficial for growth within the educational sector. This process highlights the potential for service providers to establish long-term relationships with public sector universities, offering prospects for expansion through consistent service delivery.

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Notice Title

Sierra Library Management System

Notice Description

Sierra Maintenance encompasses various tasks to ensure smooth operation and optimal performance of the Sierra Library Management System. This includes regular system upgrades, updating system settings, addressing bugs and issues, maintaining integrations with other systems, and performing minor tasks to improve user experience or support existing functions within the Sierra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046900-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,007 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATIVE INTERFACES

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