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Library Management System

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 10:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage is being conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. The tender is titled "Library Management System" and is slated to serve the public authority in the City of London. The procurement falls under the industry category of library software packages and library management systems. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the City of London's supplier portal by 25th August 2026 for Preliminary Market Engagement. The contract period is planned between 1st June 2027 and 1st June 2030, and it involves providing a managed service compatible with existing Bibliotheca RFID systems and e-resources, along with various management, cataloguing, and support functionalities under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in software development and library management systems. Companies offering robust managed services with capabilities in RFID compatibility, custom reporting, and online public access can be well-suited for this opportunity. As the City of London seeks comprehensive support and maintenance, businesses with a strong background in ongoing technological assistance and EDI invoicing systems will be able to contribute while expanding their market presence. This contract underscores a robust demand for digital management solutions within the public sector, providing a solid platform for growth and development in municipal technology applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Management System

Notice Description

The City of London has a contract to provide: - a managed service which has compatibility with Bibliotheca RFIDs and e-resources (Overdrive and Bolinda) and the ability to store and organise non book holdings through a central desktop - management report templates and custom reporting - OPAC/Web User Access - Cataloguing/City of London oversight/control - Acquisitions support, including EDI invoicing - Ongoing support and maintenance and training

Planning Information

Please register as a supplier on https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and search for pqq_99 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) - Library Management System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e11b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076144-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

48161000 - Library management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 1 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central 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
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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