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title: "Library & Digital Support"
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# Library & Digital Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8eec0195-60b8-4f9e-b559-1ea8c98a39f8

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a public procurement process titled "Library & Digital Support", focusing on providing library books for the 2024/25 academic year. The procurement, classified under the CPV code "48160000" (Library software package), pertains to the services industry and involves a contract value of £100,000. This procurement occurred in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 4th August 2024, and the contract running from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award stage was reached as of 16th October 2024.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in digital library products and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria set by the University of Plymouth. The awarded contract to Proquest LLC highlights the benefits for large-scale organisations capable of fulfilling such specialised needs. Businesses in the library software and digital support sectors stand to gain significant growth through participation in similar tenders.

## Notice

Library Books for 2024/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6054ab-ffcc-47e3-b798-b2244211642b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6054ab-ffcc-47e3-b798-b2244211642b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6054ab-ffcc-47e3-b798-b2244211642b
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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