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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has completed the procurement process for a Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) tool, classified under software package and information systems. The buying organisation, based in London, commenced the process on 24th June 2026, with the contract starting the same day and set to last for 12 months, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The procurement was conducted as a limited competition due to its below-threshold value. This contract falls under the goods category, reflecting the need for a SaaS-based tool to enhance project management capabilities.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in SaaS solutions, specifically within the software and IT services sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in project management software will find this type of contract particularly suitable. The awarded supplier, GENERATION DIGITAL SOFTWARE LIMITED, is an SME based in Ireland, indicating that companies with a strong track record in software provision and management could effectively compete for future such tenders. Engaging with central government public authorities like the British Library could lead to substantial business growth and expanded market reach for software providers.

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Notice Title

PORTFOLIO & PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PPM) TOOL

Notice Description

Provision of a SaaS-based Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) tool for an initial contract duration of 12 Months, with 2 optional 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059551-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 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
BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENERATION DIGITAL SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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