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title: "Lean Library Subscription"
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# Lean Library Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b2e0966-4713-4fdb-9cf5-c8ea163aa664

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed a direct procurement process for the Lean Library Subscription, classified under the Library software package category (CPV code 48160000). This contract, valued at GBP 42,400, is for a 12-month period, beginning on 31 October 2024 and ending on 30 October 2025. The service will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a single tender action due to the amount being below the threshold, and the procurement was finalised with an active award announced on 23 October 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational software and services. Since the procurement favours direct awarding and single tender actions, businesses that have a strong track record and can offer unique solutions or specialised services within the library and educational software domain would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, this contract exemplifies how businesses can benefit from targeting niche sectors within academic institutions.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract for the University's Lean Library subscription for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f03e1d-f4d0-419a-9ae4-52908d297da1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,400 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAGE PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f03e1d-f4d0-419a-9ae4-52908d297da1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f03e1d-f4d0-419a-9ae4-52908d297da1
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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