Award

Award of Library Management System

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Library Management System to Civica UK Limited. The contract, with an amount of £160,000.00 GBP, was signed on 25th September 2023. This contract, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, falls under the services category and was deemed necessary due to the unique capabilities of the system for managing library catalogues and member databases.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of library management systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions for managing library resources and member databases. Companies offering innovative and specialised library software services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The successful bidder, Civica UK Limited, secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for businesses with a strong track record in providing tailored solutions to public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Award of Library Management System

Notice Description

Provision of Spydus Library Management System via Crown Commercial Services Back Office Software framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council required to renew their contract for the provision of Spydus Library Management System. This is a key part of being able to deliver library services across Aberdeen and also to integrate with other library provisions in other local authority areas.

Procurement Information

The Library Management system is a unique system that manages both the library catalogues of resources and the database of active library members. There are no other systems currently utilised that can manage the full range of functions and activities required. this is a compliant purchase through Crown Commercial Services Back Office Software Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746971
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490027
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

48161000 - Library management system

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20232 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr. Colin Kemp
Contact Email
ckemp@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224045632

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AQ
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
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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