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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has concluded a procurement process to acquire a Library Management System, a service crucial for their Library Services Platforms and Resource and Reading List Management System. The award stage was reached on 27th July 2026, with the contract signed on 24th July 2026. This procurement was conducted using the limited procurement method under a direct award procedure, falling outside the directive's typical scope due to the use of the APUC Framework ITS1062 AP. The procurement category is classified under library management services (CPV code 79995000), with the project being executed in the UKD region. Notably, this process was completed without prior publication of a call for competition, and a contract valued at £430,036.11 was awarded to EX LIBRIS UK.

This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in library or educational services platforms, especially those with existing framework agreements like APUC. Although this specific contract has been awarded, understanding such procurement avenues can guide future bids where similar limited procedures may apply, benefiting companies that can deliver high-value, bespoke services efficiently. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to navigate and secure direct award opportunities will find this type of procurement advantageous for business growth, potentially creating a benchmark for similar future contracts within educational institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to provide Library Management Systems - a Library Services Platforms and a Resource and Reading List Management System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off contract from APUC FW ITS1062 AP

Procurement Information

APUC Framework ITS1062 AP Library Management Systems and Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d419
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,036 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS

Further Information

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