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Finance System Replacement

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

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04 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland recently completed a procurement process to replace its finance system with an advanced software solution. This contract, titled "Finance System Replacement," pertains to the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category under the CPV code 48400000. The process was conducted through an open procedure, and the awarded supplier is Total Enterprise Solutions, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Rugeley, UK. The contract, valued at £159,000, was signed on 29th July 2025, and will be implemented in Edinburgh, providing the library with a comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that incorporates main accounting, purchasing, reporting systems, and ongoing support. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage as of 4th September 2025.

This procurement presents an excellent growth opportunity for technology and IT service providers that specialise in Software as a Service solutions. It emphasises the demand for expertise in delivering fully hosted, efficient finance systems within the public sector. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and possess a robust understanding of public law and cultural institutions will find similar opportunities favourable for expansion. Additionally, SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public tenders could find participating in such open procurement processes beneficial, as indicated by the successful bid from Total Enterprise Solutions.

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Notice Title

Finance System Replacement

Notice Description

The National Library of Scotland had to replace its finance system with a modern equivalent that generates business efficiencies. The Library has procured a fully hosted SaaS (Software as a Service) solution that includes: Main accounting package (Purchase, Sales & General ledgers); Purchase ordering system; Reporting system; Ongoing support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Library has purchased a SaaS solution that includes the following functionalities: Main accounting package (Purchase, Sales & General ledgers); Purchase ordering system; Reporting system; Ongoing support.. n/a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809205
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538457
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 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
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Ines Byrne
Contact Email
i.byrne@nls.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316233759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538457
    Finance System Replacement - The National Library of Scotland had to replace its finance system with a modern equivalent that generates business efficiencies. The Library has procured a fully hosted SaaS (Software as a Service) solution that includes: Main accounting package (Purchase, Sales & General ledgers); Purchase ordering system; Reporting system; Ongoing support.

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