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19 Jun 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Winchester, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for renewing its existing Library Management System, with a contract set to last from 19th June 2026 to 7th June 2031. The procurement belongs to the goods category, specifically focusing on library management systems. The location for the required service spans across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. This procurement was facilitated through a direct award without a competitive tender, adhering to an existing agreement for uninterrupted service, with a total contract value of £366,477 excluding VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive library management solutions, particularly those with an existing relationship with the University or similar institutions. While the direct award limits new competitors, it signifies promising potential for similar businesses aiming to solidify relationships with educational establishments for long-term service agreements. The procurement method utilised—direct award—acknowledges the importance of previous experience and performances in providing continuous and specialised services, highlighting the opportunities for well-established firms in the sector.

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Notice Title

Library Management system

Notice Description

The University is looking to continue is current LMS for the next 5 years to ensure uninterrupted service provision, whilst longer term options are explored. The total value of this contract will be PS366,477(excl. VAT) for this period. A direct award will be used to procure/ renew these services with our existing supplier ExLibris, who currently provide these services to the University under the terms of a pre-existing agreement.

Procurement Information

The University is looking to continue is current LMS for the next 5 years to ensure uninterrupted service provision, whilst longer term options are explored. A direct award will be used to procure/ renew these services with our existing supplier ExLibris , who currently provide these services to the University under the terms of a pre-existing agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057871-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£366,477 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

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