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title: "University of Sunderland - Library Management Solution - Issue 2 - AWARD"
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# University of Sunderland - Library Management Solution - Issue 2 - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9060ce91-bd64-41bc-98ec-8882f6cd8e9c

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is conducting a procurement process for a Library Management Solution with a focus on extending existing library management functionality. This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically for library software packages. The award of the contract was published on 26th June 2017, following the successful tender period that concluded on 16th May 2017. The project is based in Sunderland, North East England, and aims to enhance library services through innovative technologies while ensuring a high level of integration with existing systems. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2017 and will last until 31st July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the library software sector, particularly those offering solutions that can integrate with existing library management systems. Suppliers specialising in library management services, especially those within the RM1059 framework for Local Authority Software Applications, would find this tender particularly relevant. Companies can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capacity to deliver innovative library technologies and improve efficiencies in library workflows, ultimately contributing to enhanced educational experiences for users.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland seeks to extend current library management functionality with the delivery of a Library Management solution. Existing core library services are based around a Library Management System which includes Alto circulation services, Prism library catalogue and a number of customised and integrated modules and enhancements. Current services fully integrate with third party services include:- o EBSCO's Discovery ERM product; o PTFS Europe's Rebus:list product; o 3M self services; o Lorensberg's Direct Mapping product; o CALM software o E Prints software. In tendering for a new system the library is aiming to maintain a high degree of current functionality, introduce new and innovative technologies, maximise efficiencies in work-flows, continue to work collaboratively within the wider library community including access to an integral bibliographic database, whilst ensuring rapid and seamless procurement of resources through a managed Electronic Data Interchange, enhancing the student's learning experience with access to powerful single searching of library data and wider institutional resources, ensuring value for money. Please note this opportunity is only available to suppliers from RM1059 - Local Authority Software Applications - Lot 4 Libraries Software and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67214d68-ba1b-4c03-9398-b11841ee2224 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2017 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67214d68-ba1b-4c03-9398-b11841ee2224

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67214d68-ba1b-4c03-9398-b11841ee2224
  26th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

## Provenance

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