Award

Library Management System

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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22 May 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Library Management System by De Montfort University in Leicester, United Kingdom, has been completed with the award made on 8th May 2026. The contracting authority, a body governed by public law, sought goods through a limited procurement method. This procedure was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of the directive. The contract, valued at £565,757, was awarded to EBSCO International, Inc., a large supplier located in Enfield, UK. The main industry category was library management systems, with a focus on software and implementation services. The process initiated with a tender and concluded with an active contract status.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and implementation services, particularly those experienced in educational institution projects. Companies adept in delivering comprehensive library management solutions could find such contracts advantageous. EBSCO International’s successful bid indicates potential for large-scale suppliers with the ability to meet specific public institution requirements and provide robust, long-term solutions, including optional extensions beyond the initial contract term. The procurement landscape benefits businesses that navigate frameworks and regulations efficiently, aligning with strategic goals of public buyers like De Montfort University.

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Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

Provide of licencing and implementation of a Library management system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software and implementation services for a Library Management System

Options: 5 Year initial term with 5x 12 month options to extend

Procurement Information

Award through APUC ITS1062 AP Framework, in alignment with Frameworks requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48161000 - Library management system

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£565,757 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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