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Lean Library: Futures

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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23 Apr 2026 at 15:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract titled "Lean Library: Futures" to LibraryLink B.V. (Lean Library). This procurement process focuses on providing a browser extension service to enable students, researchers, and academics to access digital library content more easily at the University. The contract, valued at £55,000, covers IT services within the educational sector, specifically software packages like library and document management software. Located in Norwich, UKH15 region, the procurement follows a direct method "Below threshold - without competition" and was completed on 1st April 2026 with the contract running until 31st December 2028.

This tender creates business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs operating in the software development, educational IT services, and library management sectors. It offers a platform for organisations specialising in software solutions and consulting to showcase their expertise in educational environments, enhancing access and management of academic content. With the direct procurement method indicating a straightforward allocation, businesses adept in the digital library domain stand to gain a significant advantage in establishing themselves within niche markets such as educational software solutions at sub-central government levels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lean Library: Futures

Notice Description

Browser extension service to support all students, researchers, academics to access all UEA Digital Library content. LibraryLink B.V. (Lean Library) make accessing academic content easier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037177-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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

48190000 - Educational software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48311000 - Document management software package

48611000 - Database software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LibraryLink B.V. (Lean Library)

Further Information

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