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Direct Award of PURCH2618 for the Provision of Library Management Software

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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15 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a procurement process for the "Direct Award of PURCH2618 for the Provision of Library Management Software". This procurement falls under the education industry category, specifically involving the supply of goods. The contract, located in the UKM82 region, was initiated through an open procedure covered by the GPA. The project has transitioned to the award and contract stage, with the contracting authority finalising the agreement on 23rd April 2025. The value of the contract is £523,573 GBP, awarded to OCLC (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to collaborate on library management systems and associated services. Companies specialising in education technology, particularly those offering scalable library software solutions, would find this an excellent opportunity to expand their operations. Large or technology-focused businesses will be well-equipped to fulfil such contracts through frameworks such as ITS1062 AP. The involvement in such contracts not only promises substantial commercial growth but also establishes a foothold in the educational sector, promoting long-term partnerships with academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award of PURCH2618 for the Provision of Library Management Software

Notice Description

Direct Award of PURCH2618 for the Provision of Library Management Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2618 for the Provision of Library Management Software Call Off from Framework Agreement ITS1062 AP Lot 1 Supply of Library Management Systems & Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831750
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555943
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£523,573 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCLC (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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