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Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland, based in Paisley, has completed the procurement process for renewing its Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems across multiple campuses, including Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley, and London. This contract falls under the education category and pertains to the procurement of goods. The procedure followed was an open procedure, highlighting transparency and competitiveness in the tendering process. The contract, valued at £300,000, was signed on 25th June 2025. The primary location for this contract's execution is in the UK, and it specifically addresses the Software as a Service (SaaS) model for educational institutions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology solutions, particularly those offering SaaS services. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver sophisticated management systems that meet the diverse needs of multiple campus locations are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract was awarded to Ex Libris (UK) Ltd, demonstrating the preference for experienced providers in the sector. Businesses aiming to expand in the public education sector can benefit significantly from such opportunities by aligning their products and services with the specific technological needs of higher education institutions.

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Notice Title

Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to renew the Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems at the following campuses only: Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London (including centrally registered UWS students studying at other satellite college locations, and registered users of the shared library service operated by UWS at Dumfries and Galloway College on behalf of local FE & HE students) for SaaS services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to renew the Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems at the following campuses only: Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London (including centrally registered UWS students studying at other satellite college locations, and registered users of the shared library service operated by UWS at Dumfries and Galloway College on behalf of local FE & HE students) for SaaS services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535052
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

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
David Benstead
Contact Email
david.benstead@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EX LIBRIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535052
    Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems - The University has a requirement to renew the Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems at the following campuses only: Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London (including centrally registered UWS students studying at other satellite college locations, and registered users of the shared library service operated by UWS at Dumfries and Galloway College on behalf of local FE & HE students) for SaaS services.

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