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title: "FRAM424/18"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# FRAM424/18

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f61d2a7-e472-43a0-a575-fc0e23741e96

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham initiated a tender process for the project titled "FRAM424/18," which pertains to a subscription to the Talis Library Management system. Classified under the category of library management systems (CPV: 48161000), this procurement was conducted via a direct method as a single tender action, with an estimated value of £149,688. The tender period concluded on 29 August 2018, while the contract commenced on 1 September 2018 and runs until 31 August 2021. Located in Birmingham within the West Midlands region, this procurement reached the award stage and was completed successfully, with the award published on 8 August 2019.

This opportunity presents a robust avenue for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in library management solutions, educational technology, or digital content management. Providers capable of delivering innovative library management systems and related support services would be well-positioned to compete, benefiting from the established demand in the higher education sector. Collaboration with academic institutions or leverage of digital content offerings would significantly enhance competitive advantages in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

Subscription to Talis Library Management system reading list and digitalised content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880b5133-8af6-48bf-952d-191b980cedf0 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,688 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALIS EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2019 at 13:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880b5133-8af6-48bf-952d-191b980cedf0
- 8 Aug 2019 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880b5133-8af6-48bf-952d-191b980cedf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880b5133-8af6-48bf-952d-191b980cedf0
  8th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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