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title: "Library Management System (LMS) to continue and improve the library service across GM"
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# Library Management System (LMS) to continue and improve the library service across GM

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53c74c4c-9856-4142-a47b-c384771dbb77

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## Summary

Trafford Council is seeking a single supplier for the provision of a Library Management System (LMS) to enhance the library services across Greater Manchester, which includes ten local authorities and two associate councils. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with an awarded contract value of £1,073,200. The contract period runs from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023. The initial tender was published on 21 February 2019, and the tender period closed on 25 March 2019. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure under the classification of IT services, with a total contract value estimated at £1,800,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and consulting tailored for library management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on innovative technological solutions for public services may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record in library systems or similar public sector solutions will be positioned advantageously to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Libraries is made up of the 10 Greater Manchester Local Authorities (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) and 2 associate Local Authorities (Blackburn with Darwin and Blackpool). 9 of these 12 authorities (not Bury, Wigan and Blackpool) already form the GM Libraries LMS Consortium. Trafford Council acting on behalf of these Councils are seeking a single supplier for the provision of a Library Management System.that will be used to both underpin library services locally and enhance collaboration across the city region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b848f5b8-9e17-4ce7-87c1-2d944d110b33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,073,200 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2019 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b848f5b8-9e17-4ce7-87c1-2d944d110b33
- 21 Feb 2019 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e137919a-d041-4e9d-8d2a-3b0b609c4e9c
- 21 Feb 2019 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd82a28-63c3-4be1-892d-0f92e42556d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b848f5b8-9e17-4ce7-87c1-2d944d110b33
  8th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e137919a-d041-4e9d-8d2a-3b0b609c4e9c
  21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd82a28-63c3-4be1-892d-0f92e42556d3
  21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=03150d8a-3735-e911-80f2-005056b64545
  Published via the CHEST on 21st February - Please do not contact the buyer directly, use the questiona nd answer facility via the CHEST.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

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