Renewal of collectionHQ Library Analytics and Stock Management Service

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Apr 2026 at 12:44

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the collectionHQ Library Analytics and Stock Management Service. This service falls under the services category and supports the library industry, specifically providing library analytics and stock management using Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM) methodology. The contract, executed through a direct procurement method without competition, was awarded on 30th April 2026, with a start date of 30th April 2026 and an end date on 28th April 2029. The project's geographic focus is in the UKC22 region of the United Kingdom. The process was managed by North Tyneside Borough Council, located at Quadrant, North Tyneside, with Bailey Spray serving as the contact point.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for SMEs offering specialised library services, particularly those capable of delivering data-driven stock management and analytics solutions. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can leverage the burgeoning interest in data-backed decision-making processes. The award to collectionHQ, an SME headquartered in Edinburgh, underlines the project's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Businesses looking to increase their market presence in library services and analytics tools will find such opportunities conducive to growth, favouring those with a strong foundation in data-driven methodologies.

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Notice Title

Renewal of collectionHQ Library Analytics and Stock Management Service

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council has awarded the renewal of the collectionHQ Library Analytics and Stock Management Service. The Authority requires the continuation of the methodology called Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM), which uses real borrowing and usage data to guide decisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039923-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,264 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£37,264 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 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
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLECTIONHQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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