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title: "Library Management System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Library Management System

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c4a16e8-af83-443a-ae72-ffb3e2331c7a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council involves the award for the Civica Spydus Library Management System. This procurement falls within the library software package category and is targeted at the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The competitive industry sector focuses on services and the procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a procurement value of £117,957.06. The contracting process, facilitated by STAR Procurement on behalf of 15 library authorities, culminated in the award stage, active as of 4th March 2026. The contract period is set to run from 4th April 2026 to 3rd April 2036.

This tender represents a constructive opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the tailored procurement method and framework agreement approach. While Civica UK Limited emerged as the supplier, businesses specialising in library software solutions and related services could benefit by noting similar procurement processes led by regional councils or consortia. With an emphasis on collaboration and long-term engagement, this contract can catalyse business expansion for firms aiming to integrate innovative library management systems across multiple authorities in the region.

## Notice

Civica Spydus Library Management System. Installation project Training Spydus Events module Spydus library app Civica Core+ support Spydus BI reporting Direct award via CCS; Vertical application Solutions; Lot 4: Library Solutions. This is following a collaborative procurement undertaken by STAR Procurement on behalf of 15 library authorities across the region, with City of Doncaster Council acting as the lead authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f80d73-7019-435c-aaf1-67df184bdb61 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,957 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f80d73-7019-435c-aaf1-67df184bdb61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f80d73-7019-435c-aaf1-67df184bdb61
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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