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04 Aug 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a library management system and discovery service was conducted by Leeds Trinity University, based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as ITS130LTU, falls under the category of goods, specifically a library management system (CPV code 48161000). This procurement was initiated through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, and reached the award stage on 4th August 2026. The contract spans from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2027, with the supplier being Ex Libris (UK) Limited, located in London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in library technology solutions seeking to establish or strengthen relationships with educational institutions. The procurement was finalized via direct award, indicating a preference for suppliers with specialized offerings in library management systems, which might favour established companies with a track record of delivering similar services. Companies offering software solutions that enhance library management and discovery services would be well-suited to similar future opportunities that Leeds Trinity University or similar institutions might provide, allowing for growth in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Library management system and discovery service

Notice Description

Library management system and discovery service - 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06daad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073501-2026
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

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,163 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 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
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

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