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Library Linking Tool

Digital Health & Care Wales

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 16:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 11:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Digital Health & Care Wales ("DHCW") has recently awarded a contract for a Library Linking Tool designed to enhance resource accessibility for NHS Wales staff, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. The tool will be deployed nationally, ensuring seamless integration and accessibility through NHS Wales devices. Located in Cardiff, the procurement was completed via an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with a contract period beginning on 1 May 2026 and lasting until 30 April 2029, with potential for extension. The awarded supplier is BZ DISC, Inc (Third Iron), and the agreement covers supply, implementation, support, and training to ensure effective deployment.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet support, as it involves comprehensive solutions that include OpenURL linking and authentication methods such as OpenAthens and IP authentication. Businesses equipped to offer accessible and compliant digital solutions, particularly SMEs, will find this tender eligible as DHCW favours flexibility and user-centric interfaces, accommodating the diverse needs of NHS Wales's library systems. With anticipated extensions, businesses could potentially leverage a prolonged engagement by offering innovative developments and continued support, facilitating persistent and stable growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Linking Tool

Notice Description

Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") has awarded a contract for the provision of a market-ready Library Linking Tool to support NHS Wales staff in accessing licensed and subscribed electronic knowledge resources. The solution enables seamless linking from publisher platforms and other online environments to full-text content available through the NHS Wales e-Library, supporting evidence-based decision-making across NHS Wales. The contract covers the supply, implementation, support, maintenance, training and ongoing development of a Library Linking Tool for All Wales use. The solution supports OpenURL linking, OpenAthens and IP authentication, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2), Welsh language provision, national deployment across NHS Wales devices, and integration with existing NHS Wales library systems. The procurement was conducted using the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two (2) years extension option available, to be extended at one (1) year intervals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06046d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021023-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,892 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,892 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£144,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Digital Health & Care Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BZ DISC, Inc (Third Iron)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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