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CS-UHI-18145 - Library Mgmt. System

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CS-UHI-18145 - Library Mgmt. System", was conducted by the University of the Highlands and Islands, which operates within the education sector. Located in Inverness, UK, the procurement used an open procedure and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £464,322.20, was signed on 12th July 2021, following a direct award to OCLC (UK) Ltd, the successful supplier. This engagement involves the provision of a modern library management system as per the APUC framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the educational technology sector, particularly those specializing in library management systems or associated services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive solutions that include metadata management, resource discovery, and legacy data migration will be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for a potentially diverse range of suppliers to engage, fostering competition and innovation in the delivery of library services.

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Notice Title

CS-UHI-18145 - Library Mgmt. System

Notice Description

The solution will encompass the provision of a traditional library management package as outlined in the APUC framework agreement, including circulation, metadata management and resource discovery interface. It will include a comprehensive Knowledgebase, Link Resolver, hosted EZproxy and Journal A-Z facility. The system shall be modern, responsive, and accessible. The project will include the migration of bibliographic, item, patron and holdings records, and as much legacy data as is possible from our existing Sierra system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The solution will encompass the provision of a traditional library management package as outlined in the APUC framework agreement, including circulation, metadata management and resource discovery interface. It will include a comprehensive Knowledgebase, Link Resolver, hosted EZproxy and Journal A-Z facility. The system shall be modern, responsive, and accessible. The project will include the migration of bibliographic, item, patron and holdings records, and as much legacy data as is possible from our existing Sierra system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660417
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421052
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
£464,322 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20214 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 THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Additional Buyers

SRUC

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sruc.ac.uk, procurement@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01315354000, +44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCLC (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421052
    CS-UHI-18145 - Library Mgmt. System - The solution will encompass the provision of a traditional library management package as outlined in the APUC framework agreement, including circulation, metadata management and resource discovery interface. It will include a comprehensive Knowledgebase, Link Resolver, hosted EZproxy and Journal A-Z facility. The system shall be modern, responsive, and accessible. The project will include the migration of bibliographic, item, patron and holdings records, and as much legacy data as is possible from our existing Sierra system.

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