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Provision of a Library Management System

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a library management system, with the contract awarded to Computacenter (UK) Ltd. The procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category and is located in North Ayrshire, region UKM93. The process utilised an open procedure, indicating a transparent competitive approach. It has now reached the contract stage, and the contract was signed on 3rd April 2025. The contract will commence on 26th May 2025 and is set to run until 25th May 2028, with the possibility of a 24-month extension at the council's discretion, contingent on performance and funding.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library management systems, especially those capable of delivering essential support and maintenance services. It is particularly appealing to established players like large-scale service providers, as evidenced by the successful award to Computacenter (UK) Ltd, a large company. The three-year contract, valued at £194,939.59, presents a reliable income stream and the potential for a longer-term partnership with North Ayrshire Council, enhancing business stability and growth prospects in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Library Management System

Notice Description

Support and maintenance to a library management system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider to provide support and maintenance to a library management system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530489
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£194,939 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jade Armstrong
Contact Email
jadearmstrong@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324321

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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