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title: "Library Reading Lists System"
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# Library Reading Lists System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45e2f6a1-d774-4670-a9a6-25261dad500e

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## Summary

The University of Hull has completed the awarding stage for a tender titled "Library Reading Lists System," aimed at enhancing services for its University Library. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as a library software package (CPV code 48160000). The tender process was initiated on January 10, 2022, and concluded with an award date of February 28, 2022. The contract will span from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2025, with an awarded value of £35,160 to Kortext Limited. The primary location for this procurement is Hull, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in library software solutions or technology services geared towards educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit greatly from this contract, given the emphasis on accessibility for various service providers. Companies that can deliver innovative software for library management and user engagement are well-positioned to compete effectively in future tenders of a similar nature, thereby contributing to their growth and portfolio expansion.

## Notice

This tender is for a reading lists system and associated services for the University Library at the University of Hull. The University Library forms part of the Information Services Directorate, with ICT, and operates out of the Brynmor Jones Library (BJL) and the Hull History Centre (HHC). The University Library is responsible for the acquisition of learning resources and management and delivery of such resources as part of the Library's collections. The collections themselves include 950,000 items, plus nearly 400,000 eBooks and 70,000 eJournals: annual loans amount to ~130,000 per annum. The Library covers over 13,000 sq m and offers over 2,000 study spaces. The BJL is open on a 24/7 basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d9151d-7e73-49f5-a001-6ce5a990953c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,160 |
| 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 HULL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2022 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d9151d-7e73-49f5-a001-6ce5a990953c
- 10 Jan 2022 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1677774-5dd8-480d-b1a3-39a7a60879f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d9151d-7e73-49f5-a001-6ce5a990953c
  28th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1677774-5dd8-480d-b1a3-39a7a60879f7
  10th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  University of Hull e-tendering Portal

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