Tender

Library Management System_26

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is seeking a supplier to implement a Library Management System, commencing in August 2026, with a five-year contract that may be extended by an additional five years. This tender, under the active procurement stage, is categorised in the software package and information systems industry, with deliveries confined to Liverpool and the surrounding region in the UK. The open procurement method allows submissions up until noon on 27 April 2026, following the previous Planning and Market Engagement phase completed in December 2024. Interested businesses may register on Procontract to access documents and submit bids electronically, ensuring they adhere to the April deadline for proposals.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for software providers specialising in library management systems to expand their business with a substantial contract valued at up to £1,164,000 gross. Businesses proficient in delivering high-quality software solutions, alongside competitive pricing and adding social value, will find this tender particularly appealing. With Liverpool City Council as a stable and notable buyer, successful bidders can expect not only immediate business growth but potentially sustained engagement over a ten-year period, subject to renewal conditions. Companies well-versed in public sector contracts and familiar with open procedures will be optimally positioned to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Library Management System_26

Notice Description

Contract Name: Library Management System_26 Contract Number: DN808775 Liverpool City Council requires a supplier to provide a Library Management System to the Council. The proposed contract will be for five years, following an implementation phase, with options to extend by a further five years commencing in August 2026. Further information can be obtained from: https://procontract.due-north.com from 16:00 on 27 March 2026. The response submission deadline is Noon on 27 April 2026. Please download the full document suite from Procontract. Your company will need to register on Procontract (Due North) to be able to receive the opportunity. The documents will only be available on Procontract. Once you have registered you will need to go to the "my opportunities" section on the home page of Procontract and follow the instructions as a supplier to enable you to return your submission. To register your organisation on Procontract click on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/register, go to suppliers' area and click on "register free".

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions options up to five years at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067703
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028721-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£970,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£970,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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