English Libraries Insight platform - data transfer services

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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12 Jun 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the provision of data transfer services to the English Libraries Insight platform. This contract involved the automated collation and bulk transfer of data through each library service's Spydus Library Management System, a product owned by Civica UK Ltd. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, classified under services in the data management sector. The contract was signed on 27th May 2026, with the active period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract amounts to £25,000, with £20,000 allocated for the services themselves.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data management services, particularly for those equipped to handle library-related data processes. While the contract was awarded directly to Civica UK Ltd due to their ownership of the requisite technology, such projects highlight the need for expertise in managing large-scale data transfers, an area ripe for businesses with innovative digital solutions. Although the opportunity was realised without competition, awareness of such niche requirements allows businesses to position themselves strategically for future tenders, potentially involving more competitive procurement methods.

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Notice Title

English Libraries Insight platform - data transfer services

Notice Description

Automated collation and bulk transfer of of data via each library services' Spydus Library Management System (LMS) into the English Libraries Insights platform. Spydus LMS is a Civica owned product and therefore the data transfer services can only be set up and undertaken by Civica.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055614-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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