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Library Management System & Maintenance

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 18:55

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed a procurement process for a Library Management System & Maintenance service, focusing on enhancing their library functions with a sophisticated online platform. The procurement was awarded to Open Fifth Limited under a direct procurement method, recognising the contract as falling below competition thresholds. The contracting process was initiated to ensure accurate recording and management of library-related data. The contract commenced on 16th March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 7th February 2029, providing significant opportunities in the services category within the Newcastle Upon Tyne region, UK.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for suppliers in the library software and system support services domains. Businesses specialising in providing robust technological solutions for public sector libraries, particularly small to medium enterprises, stand to benefit significantly. Service providers equipped with the expertise in delivering library software packages and system support can find lucrative prospects in engaging with local authorities looking for efficient system management solutions. Open Fifth Limited's successful engagement highlights the potential for similar enterprises to secure contracts, fostering business expansion in the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Library Management System & Maintenance

Notice Description

Extension to Library Management System (LMS) provision, providing a comprehensive and publicly available online LMS which accurately records library related data and supports a range of library functions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023779-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 7 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPEN FIFTH

Further Information

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