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title: "EW18_002 - Book Sortation System"
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# EW18_002 - Book Sortation System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-337e610f-2a02-4380-8c76-00168e1e3b85

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed the procurement process for a Book Sortation System, valued at £110,000, at its Templeman Library located in Canterbury, South East England. The tender was part of an open procurement method, initiated on 14 June 2019 and concluding the contract period on 31 May 2024. The tender period ended on 30 May 2019, prior to which interested suppliers were invited to submit their proposals.

This contracting opportunity primarily benefits businesses specialising in library management systems and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to deliver similar systems would be well-suited to compete in future tenders issued by educational institutions or libraries. Engaging with contracts like this can lead to significant growth opportunities in the education sector, as universities increasingly invest in modernising their facilities and services.

## Notice

The University of Kent invited suppliers to tender for the provision of a Book Sortation System at its Templeman Library situated at the Canterbury Campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e04bfd-a269-4246-b0bf-585f2b4ee46a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2019 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 2CQR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2019 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e04bfd-a269-4246-b0bf-585f2b4ee46a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e04bfd-a269-4246-b0bf-585f2b4ee46a
  17th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=406534944
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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