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title: "Library Management Systems services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23ec1711-c4ba-4d1c-a01d-30b4a9a11d93"
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buyer: "Bath Spa University"
published: "2026-08-12"
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# Library Management Systems services

Buyer: Bath Spa University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23ec1711-c4ba-4d1c-a01d-30b4a9a11d93

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## Summary

Bath Spa University procured library management system services for its library operation in the South West of England. The requirement includes a Talis connector, indicating a need for software and integration capability rather than general library support. The procurement is classified under higher education services, although its primary category is goods. Education Software Solutions Limited is the selected supplier. The work is for Bath Spa University, based in Bath, and delivery covers the university’s operation in the South West. Businesses active in library technology, education software, systems integration or related information-management products would find the subject matter relevant, particularly where they can support Talis-connected library systems.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. Bath Spa University used a selective call-off from the Procurement Services Education Management Systems Framework agreement Y20024. The award was made to Education Software Solutions Limited on 6 June 2025 for £96,480. The contract period runs from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028, with an option to extend by one year plus one further year. The tender deadline was 5 June 2025 at 12 noon. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The awarded contract covers the library management system services, including the Talis connector, for the university.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for library management technology in a higher education setting, including integration with Talis. A credible future competitor would need to provide or support library management systems, deliver reliable connector and integration work, and understand the operational needs of a university library. Experience supplying education software or comparable information-management platforms would help demonstrate relevant capability. Suppliers should also be able to operate through a public-sector framework call-off route and meet the governance, service delivery and support expectations associated with a university customer. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs, so specialist software and integration businesses may be well placed to compete when comparable demand returns.

## Notice

(08/25-07/28) Library Management System services incl Talis connector. Call-off from Procurement Services Education Management Systems Framework agreement Y20024 July 2028 (option to extend +1 +1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f752f555-3f6a-4988-84c8-937c54d59c88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,480 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Bath Spa University |
| Locality | BATH |
| Postcode area | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Saltford |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Education Software Solutions Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2026 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f752f555-3f6a-4988-84c8-937c54d59c88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f752f555-3f6a-4988-84c8-937c54d59c88
  12th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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