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title: "Alma and Primo (Library Systems) support and subscription"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-11-21"
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# Alma and Primo (Library Systems) support and subscription

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fa86ef2-4f6b-490e-9d99-da683fcd14b4

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has concluded the procurement process for the "Alma and Primo (Library Systems) support and subscription," classified under subscription services (CPV: 79980000). The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £126,963.20, covers the period from 16th July 2024 to 29th July 2025, with services to be delivered to Birmingham, postal code B15 2TT. The award was finalised on 18th July 2024 and published on 21st November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as suitability for SMEs was a criterion. Enterprises specialising in providing library system support and subscription services would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with higher education institutions like the University of Birmingham can lead to establishing long-term relationships and potential future collaborations within the academic sector.

## Notice

Alma and Primo (Library Systems) support and subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf65a7b-10ff-40a6-a93a-74eb5852c192 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2024 - 29 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,963 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,963 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EX LIBRIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf65a7b-10ff-40a6-a93a-74eb5852c192

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf65a7b-10ff-40a6-a93a-74eb5852c192
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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