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01 Jul 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

London Metropolitan University has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of its library management software, titled "Sierra renewal". Located in London, the university is categorized as a public authority within the sub-central government. The procurement has been completed under a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, reflecting its streamlined, non-competitive nature. The award was made to Clarivate Analytics (UK) Limited, a large supplier also based in London, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2027, covering goods under the library software package category (CPV code 48160000).

This procurement opportunity offers insights into growth potentials for businesses in the software and library management sectors. Given the non-competitive, direct procurement approach utilised, businesses specialising in library management solutions or similar digital goods, particularly those able to engage in similar below-threshold opportunities, could be well-suited for such contracts. Though the tender process is unique in its requirements and qualifications, it exemplifies a logistic model where agile and specialised enterprises could potentially thrive by targeting similar public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Sierra renewal

Notice Description

For a library management product

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£85,196 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 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
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK

Further Information

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