Tender

Library Management System January 2026

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is conducting a tender process for the implementation of a new Library Management System, which includes an online platform for customer services such as joining, reserving, and renewing books. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically library management services, and is open to an industry competitive flexible procedure. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with submissions due by 24th February 2026 and an award decision expected by 30th March 2026. The contract is intended to start on 1st April 2026 and run through to 31st March 2030, with potential for six additional 12-month extensions. The procurement is being managed electronically with English as the required language, and the overall budget is set at £240,000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digital library solutions and IT services capable of delivering comprehensive management systems. Businesses with expertise in developing user-friendly web interfaces and robust backend systems would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process prioritises price, quality, and social value in its award criteria, representing a substantial growth opportunity for firms capable of offering competitive cost-efficiencies while underlining quality and social impact. Given the project's scope and extended potential contract period, participating companies stand to enhance their profiles and establish long-term relationships with a prominent UK public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Management System January 2026

Notice Description

This is for a Library Management System to include a front facing website that enables customers to join, reserve and renew books online.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007409-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2036-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

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