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title: "Library Management System"
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# Library Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79fad9e0-7bc5-4055-8d25-5b7562d28889

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking a contractor for a Library Management System under a selective procurement method, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender, titled "Library Management System," is classified within the software services industry, particularly focused on library management solutions. The procurement process now stands at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 14 December 2021. The contract period begins on 20 July 2022 and runs until 19 July 2029, with a total contract value of £870,000 and a minimum expenditure threshold of £405,000. The relevant delivery addresses are located in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically at the University’s Highfield Campus in Southampton.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library management systems, software support, implementation, configuration, and supply services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with expertise in designing or supporting library services platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process can enable these businesses to expand their market presence and contribute to the enhancement of library services, leveraging innovative solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the University of Southampton.

## Notice

Procurement of a new Library Services Platform, with Library Management System (LMS) and discovery-layer functionality defined as: 'Core' LMS - including circulation, cataloguing, serials management, patron management, acquisitions, management analytics and information, document delivery and inter-library-lending. 'Resource Discovery' - online cataloguing functions to provide a single search across multiple resource formats (e.g. search print books and e-books) in our holdings. 'Search' - search across multiple data sources (e.g. electronic subscription platforms) and return consolidated results sets. Federated search (i.e. searching multiple platforms simultaneously in real-time) and metasearch (i.e. searching single consolidated index of data in one place). 'Electronic Records Management' - ERM designed to assist in managing electronic subscriptions and information held by the Library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33557324-6ca0-401e-a65a-40b21e1f427d |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2022 - 19 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £870,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £551,705 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCLC (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33557324-6ca0-401e-a65a-40b21e1f427d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33557324-6ca0-401e-a65a-40b21e1f427d
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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