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Inter-Library Loan System

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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26 Sep 2025 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for an Inter-Library Loan System. The process, identified by the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d9", involved limited competition, falling below the threshold for full tender procedures. The contract was awarded on 20th June 2025, with the award status being active and signed with Ex Libris (UK) Ltd, a large supplier based in London. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on software packages and information systems. The delivery location is set in the UKG31 region of the United Kingdom, and the contract spans from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2028, with the option for additional annual renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those geared towards academic institutions. Companies offering complementary technologies or services in digital library solutions may find beneficial synergies. Businesses that are agile and capable of participating in limited competition processes will be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. Furthermore, those looking to expand into the educational sector in the Midlands region could view this as an entry point, capitalising on the need for innovative digital solutions to cater to academic needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inter-Library Loan System

Notice Description

Purchase of Inter-Library Loan System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059998-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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