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Interim Library Management System

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed the procurement process for an Interim Library Management System, aimed at ensuring consistent service while reviewing long-term requirements strategically. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The award was made on 23rd April 2026 to EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The procurement is focused in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, categorised under the library management system within the public authority sector.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library management systems, particularly those capable of providing solutions without competing in above-threshold competitions, such as small to medium software companies with relevant expertise. The successful supplier, EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD, reflects the potential for larger enterprises to secure contracts through direct procurement methods by providing essential interim services. Businesses aiming to penetrate or expand within the educational software industry should consider similar opportunities that might be available within public sector strategic reviews.

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Notice Title

Interim Library Management System

Notice Description

Provision of Library Management System on an interim basis to ensure consistency of provision whilst the University strategically reviews longer term requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06892f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036894-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,373 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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