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Library Management Platforms

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for the title "Library Management Platforms" under the goods category, specifically within the education sector. This procurement was initiated to replace current software with a new SaaS service, reflecting a modernisation effort in Aberdeen, UK. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the award notice for this contract was dated March 6, 2019. The total contract value amounts to £223,020, and the procurement process is now in the award stage with the supplier Ex Libris UK Ltd. successfully selected.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses that specialise in software solutions, particularly those focusing on library management systems or SaaS offerings, to expand their presence in the education sector. Companies capable of delivering innovative technology solutions and strong customer support services will find themselves positioned to compete effectively. Given the emphasis on modernising library resources, firms with a track record in educational technology and cloud services could greatly benefit from similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Library Management Platforms

Notice Description

Current Software to be replaced by the SaaS Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Current Software (to be replaced by the SaaS Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000578034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348958
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£223,020 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS

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