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title: "Library management system and inquiry system"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d6c11e2-6548-4466-9d06-331e5c19fd80"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-01-06"
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# Library management system and inquiry system

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d6c11e2-6548-4466-9d06-331e5c19fd80

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## Summary

The contract titled "Library management system and inquiry system" has been awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to Bramble Hub Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the library management system industry, with a contract value of £22,800. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The procurement process utilised a selective method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial tender period ended on 27th March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in library management and information systems. Businesses with expertise in hosting and cataloguing digital resources, as well as developing supporting inquiry systems, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the DHSC through such services can facilitate growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a contract between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Bramble Hub Ltd for services to host and catalogue DHSC documents so they can be used by DHSC staff, and also by external organisations, who pay for this access. It also provides access to online databases and other information resources. The contract also provides for an inquiry system which records and manages requests from DHSC staff to librarians.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd0521f-b341-4539-9a72-29bd007b627a |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,800 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAMBLE HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd0521f-b341-4539-9a72-29bd007b627a
- 27 Jul 2020 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c444da1-7371-44e9-81bd-81c79338d3b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd0521f-b341-4539-9a72-29bd007b627a
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c444da1-7371-44e9-81bd-81c79338d3b0
  27th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kCDE/Wq2UcOgn4ER9BpnP7G1G8nEvIkm5.SLbSS5ci3HCnFU
  20200318_Contract_for_LMS_and_enquiry_system_V1_Redacted (2)

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