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title: "Replacement Library Management System for NHS Library Services in South West and South Central England"
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buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND"
published: "2018-11-30"
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# Replacement Library Management System for NHS Library Services in South West and South Central England

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3328aafa-f19b-4523-98d4-9c88d8540740

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## Summary

The Health Education England is initiating a tender for the "Replacement Library Management System for NHS Library Services in South West and South Central England." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, with an estimated value of £60,000. The tender period closes on 14th December 2018 at 23:59:59, after which submissions must be made through the 'Supplying to the NHS' Portal by 18th January 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will extend until 31st December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in library management solutions. Businesses equipped with innovative software capabilities designed for library and knowledge services could benefit greatly. Engaging in this process allows firms to align their offerings with NHS requirements and potentially expand their footprint in the public health sector, leveraging the comprehensive framework provided by Health Education England.

## Notice

HEE provides system-wide leadership for NHS library and knowledge services in England (there are nearly 200 services in total, mostly hosted by NHS Trusts) and has published a strategic development framework for these services called 'Knowledge for Healthcare'. Please note: Tenders comprising all the documents requested MUST be submitted via the 'Supplying to the NHS' Portal, www.supplying2nhs.org no later than Friday, 18th January 2019 at 18:00hrs using the My Response section within the Invitation to Tender. The closing time/date for receipt of tenders is clearly marked on the portal and you are recommended to upload all documents and submit your tender submission in sufficient time for it to reach the server prior to the closing time/date stated. The server automatically time/date stamps all tender submissions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81776942-2819-4d0b-b910-dda9b70bc66c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81776942-2819-4d0b-b910-dda9b70bc66c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81776942-2819-4d0b-b910-dda9b70bc66c
  30th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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