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title: "Lexis Library Contract"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Lexis Library Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36e8cec8-c67c-4f95-b504-c46e1863ca31

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for the "Lexis Library Contract" in the library software package industry category. This contract, valued at £100,486, will provide Lexis Library & News and Business services. The contract runs from 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2028 and focuses on services delivered to the postal code LU1 3JU in Luton, England. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold), and the tender process concluded with the award status marked as active on 24 January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, to supply specialised library software services to academic institutions. Companies involved in educational software solutions, particularly those targeting academic library systems, would find this contract appealing. The narrow competition through single tender action benefits businesses with niche expertise and established relationships with academic buying organisations like the University of Bedfordshire.

## Notice

Academic Institutions Order Form for Lexis Library & News and Business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb272f28-6ed2-4593-9f80-d536d587ead3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,486 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,486 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEXISNEXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb272f28-6ed2-4593-9f80-d536d587ead3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb272f28-6ed2-4593-9f80-d536d587ead3
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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