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15 Jun 2026 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Library Management System" was conducted by North Lincolnshire Council, a regional authority located in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom, under the classification of library software package. This tender falls in the category of 'goods' and specifically targeted the need for a library management system in the Yorkshire Humber region. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure, specifically an award made without prior publication of a call for competition as part of the CCS RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions framework, Lot 4: Library Solutions. The process has reached the 'award' stage as of 15th June 2026. The contract was awarded to Civica UK Ltd on 4th April 2026, with a value of GBP 101,338. The lot associated with the tender was ultimately cancelled, but the contract with the supplier was activated.

This procurement offers the potential for businesses specialising in library software solutions to enter a niche public sector market, particularly those that can provide innovative technology solutions to regional library systems. Large-scale suppliers with an ability to deliver robust and comprehensive library management packages, like Civica UK Ltd, are well-suited to compete in this space. Companies interested in such opportunities might benefit from monitoring similar frameworks and limited procurement procedures to identify further opportunities for growth in this sector. The collaboration with a regional authority also provides a platform for suppliers to expand their portfolio and establish a strong reputation in providing software solutions to public institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

Libraries Connected Yorkshire Humber, Regional Library Management System Procurement via further competition CCS RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions.: Lot 4: Library Solutions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Libraries Connected Yorkshire Humber, Regional Library Management System Procurement via further competition CCS RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions.: Lot 4: Library Solutions

Procurement Information

Call Off from - CCS RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions.: Lot 4: Library Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b48b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055968-2026
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


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,338 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20262 months 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
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

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