--- title: "Online Reading List System and Digital Content Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68d67411-78f0-4ead-97ca-7b4aebe71c16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68d67411-78f0-4ead-97ca-7b4aebe71c16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68d67411-78f0-4ead-97ca-7b4aebe71c16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68d67411-78f0-4ead-97ca-7b4aebe71c16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-08-01" --- # Online Reading List System and Digital Content Solution Buyer: LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68d67411-78f0-4ead-97ca-7b4aebe71c16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68d67411-78f0-4ead-97ca-7b4aebe71c16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68d67411-78f0-4ead-97ca-7b4aebe71c16.json) ## Summary Leeds Trinity University (LTU) is seeking bids for an "Online Reading List System and Digital Content Solution" in an open procedure. The university, located in Leeds, England (postal code LS18 5HD), aims to find suppliers for a scalable solution to support their expanding student and programme base, including a new City Centre Campus opening in September 2024. The procurement process is in the "award" stage, with a contract awarded to Ex Libris (UK) Limited, valued at £62,708, running from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000) category, with important milestones including the open date on 15 January 2024 and close date at 12:00 on 26 February 2024. The contract period is utilising a 5+1+1 model. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content solutions and software package systems. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. The open procedure allows for broad participation, ensuring a competitive process aimed at finding the best value for money. Businesses that can deliver scalable, future-proof solutions to support LTU's growing student base, both at the main and partner campuses, will find this an excellent opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the higher education sector. ## Notice Leeds Trinity University (LTU) is seeking bids from suppliers who are able to provide online reading list systems and digital content solutions. Currently LTU has approximately 9,500 FTE students, of whom 4,100 are studying at Leeds Trinity University itself, and 5,400 on LTU franchised programmes at partner institutions, and 207 FTE academic staff. There are currently 1735 modules managed directly by LTU and 407 modules managed by partners with 658 (LTU) and 143 (partners) reading lists hosted in the current system. The University is however in a period of growth with new teaching programmes coming online over the next few years. In addition to this the University is opening a new City Centre Campus at 1 Trevelyan Square in September 2024, so all solutions offered need to be scalable to meet current and future demands. The tender is intended to result in a contract with a single supplier, although the University reserves the right to not award or award to multiple suppliers where it is considered that this offers best value for money. The contract period is 5+1+1. Instruction and accessing the tender documents: The procurement will be conducted exclusively via the university's e-tendering website, where all documentation can be found and downloaded: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/members/leeds-trinity-university/ Accessing a Tender Opportunity via the university's e-tendering website: Once you have created a supplier profile, to respond to an opportunity, click 'Response Manager' or 'View Invites and Responses'. You will then be presented with a list of all opportunities your organisation has previously work on and will be given the option of viewing current invites or entering the access code to begin responding to a new opportunity. Notes: Project: ITS099LTU Online Reading List Software Access Code: CTB3W27AF7 Open Date: 15/01/2024 Close Date: 12:00 on 26/02/2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4f9ba1-fe6c-46af-aae7-fe94bbc6a17e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | 6 Oct 2023 | | Award date | 17 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £62,708 | | 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 | LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS18 5HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Horsforth | | Westminster constituency | Leeds North West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EX LIBRIS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48783000 - Content management software package ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4f9ba1-fe6c-46af-aae7-fe94bbc6a17e - 15 Jan 2024 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c594b0-7cc1-48cb-8d57-6e0fb8ad99db - 20 Sep 2023 at 14:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805847e8-bb10-4de2-b0cb-98d7b57b5b14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4f9ba1-fe6c-46af-aae7-fe94bbc6a17e 1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c594b0-7cc1-48cb-8d57-6e0fb8ad99db 15th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805847e8-bb10-4de2-b0cb-98d7b57b5b14 20th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef66ce22-c9fb-4e38-b586-46a6420ddd0a ## Notice URLs - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/members/leeds-trinity-university/ - https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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