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UOW969 Discovery Layer

University of Worcester

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 13:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 15:23

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Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 15:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, based in Worcester, United Kingdom, awarded a contract for the "UOW969 Discovery Layer" project on 19th March 2026. The procurement sought a Discovery library search tool with functionalities for resource management and an end-user interface. This procurement process followed an open competition method, classified under public authority sub-central government, and involved a library software package. The contract, which was signed on 18th March 2026, spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2033 and holds an estimated value of £65,032. The industry category for this project falls under goods, specifically library software, to be delivered within the UKG12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in developing comprehensive search tools and resource management systems. The University engaged TDNet Inc., a large supplier based in the United States, to fulfil this contract, signifying scope for international players in similar procurements. SMEs were encouraged to compete, evidenced by the bids statistics which included two SME final-stage bids. The ongoing need for innovative solutions in the educational sector provides businesses engaged in software development to leverage their technological expertise and expand their market reach, focusing on quality and competitive pricing criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW969 Discovery Layer

Notice Description

This tender is for a Discovery library search tool, principally comprising: * An end-user interface allowing searching and discovery of the library's resources. * The underlying system stack to manage resources and make them available to end-users via a suite of tools (Knowledge Base, subscription management incl. OA resources, full-text link-resolver, Database/package A-Z, individual journal title A-Z).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension following satisfactory performance in the initial contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025188-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£65,032 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£65,032 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 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
University of Worcester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TDNet

TDNet Inc.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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