This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 13:13

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 14:16

Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for a Library Management System, culminating in a contract award to Open Fifth Limited. The procurement followed an open procedure under UKPGA 2023/54 and is focused on the "Software package and information systems" industry category. This major procurement stage has been concluded with the award notice published on 29th July 2026. The supplier will provide the council with a system over an initial five-year contract period, starting on 17th August 2026, with a potential extension of up to five additional years. The contract is valued at £546,707.27 gross and targets the sub-central government sector within Liverpool, UKD72.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions. Companies equipped to deliver innovative software packages and adept in managing long-term contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Such opportunities help businesses to establish a footprint in public sector procurement, potentially leading to further engagements and a strengthened portfolio in the technology and public services sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Library Management System_26

Notice Description

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.

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/071741-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£455,589 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPEN FIFTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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