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Library Management System

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 11:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council, operating as a public authority in the sub-central government sector, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of an online Library Management System. The award stage of this procurement took place with CIVICA UK LIMITED being selected as the supplier. The main procurement category was goods, specifically software packages and information systems, intended to serve the region of UKJ31, which includes Portsmouth. The procurement process, titled "Library Management System," was conducted using a method labelled as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract was signed on 4th November 2025 and is effective from 30th November 2025 to 29th November 2027, with a total value of £69,510 GBP.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software development, IT services, and digital solutions. It marks a beneficial agreement for firms like CIVICA UK LIMITED who are positioned to enhance public service efficiency through information systems. Companies catering to public sector clients, especially with expertise in library and information management solutions, could see substantial growth by engaging in such tenders, which often require scalable innovations and technical support. Although the tender stage is complete, firms looking to enter or expand their influence in the public administration software domain should stay informed of similar procurement opportunities managed by Portsmouth City Council and other sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

Provision of an online library management system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077152-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£69,510 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2027 1-2 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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