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title: "PES Library Management Solution"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# PES Library Management Solution

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-367d92db-182a-4d29-8b65-bab535c938a6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for a SaaS library management system for the Prison Education Service, titled "PES Library Management Solution." This procurement, categorized under system management software packages (CPV code: 48781000), falls within the services sector and has a total value of GBP 584,736. The contract period is from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2027, covering delivery across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender process completed successfully with an award on 21 October 2024.

This tender creates significant growth potential for SaaS providers specialising in library management systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as highlighted by the suitability criteria. Axiell ALM Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrates the type of SME that can thrive with such opportunities, providing a critical service to the Ministry of Justice's Prison Education Service. Enterprises focusing on developing scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions in the education and public service sectors would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The provision of a SaaS library management system for the Prison Education Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d94bc5f-849e-4d37-b7e4-7bacc21f91cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £584,736 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £584,736 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIELL ALM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48781000 - System management software package

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d94bc5f-849e-4d37-b7e4-7bacc21f91cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d94bc5f-849e-4d37-b7e4-7bacc21f91cf
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b008446-9dab-4dc3-a058-ea94828f63d4
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