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24 Jul 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for a Library Management System under the title "Northamptonshire Libraries - Library Management System". This process falls under the goods category and is specific to the library management system industry, classified under CPV code 48161000. The contract was awarded after a direct appointment through the CCS/GCA G-Cloud 14 framework, with the procurement method being limited and not subject to prior publication requirements. This process was conducted under the legal basis of Directive 32014L0024. The contract was signed on 29 June 2026 and is valid with an initial term of three years, with an option to extend for an additional year. The contract has a total value of £140,840.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in library management systems, especially those capable of engaging in large-scale contracts through frameworks like the G-Cloud. Suitable businesses are those with experience in delivering technology-driven solutions within the public sector, particularly those already established within similar government procurement frameworks. Furthermore, companies that understand the regulatory and compliance landscape of public sector contracts in the UK will find such opportunities beneficial for leveraging their existing expertise and expanding their footprint in the technology solutions market for libraries.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Libraries - Library Management System

Notice Description

G cloud 14 call off for Axiell on 3 + 1 term for Library management system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award through CCS/GCA G cloud 14 framework

Options: Initial Period - 3 years : PS105,630.00 Extension period 1 year : PS35,210.00 Total: PS140,840.00

Procurement Information

The contract is a call-off contract awarded via direct award from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) in accordance with the framework's terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070028-2026
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

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIELL ALM

Further Information

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