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title: "Supply of Library Management Systems & Associated Services"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY"
published: "2024-12-11"
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# Supply of Library Management Systems & Associated Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-909ea2ff-4c10-46be-8667-fcbed76924ff

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## Summary

The British Library is procuring the supply and implementation of library management systems, including Alma, Primo, and Rapido. This tender falls under the Library Management System industry category, with a project value of GBP 2,659,973. The procurement process, now in the Award stage, concluded on 28th November 2024, with the contract commencing on 30th November 2024 and running until 29th November 2026. Key locations for this project include Yorkshire and the Humber, as well as London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a Single Tender Action Above Threshold.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library management systems and associated services, offering a substantial revenue influx over the next two years. Large companies with experience in implementing complex management systems would be ideally suited for this tender. The successful bidder, Ex Libris (UK) Limited, a large-scale enterprise, demonstrates the calibre required to secure such contracts, underscoring the growth potential for similarly positioned organizations. This procurement also highlights a clear pathway for businesses looking to partner with prominent institutions like The British Library.

## Notice

Supply and implementation of the Alma, Primo and Rapido library management system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb5bcc9-22cd-4164-8188-b7ced56b61d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender Action Above Threshold |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,659,973 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,659,973 |
| 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 BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | WETHERBY |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS23 7BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Wetherby |
| Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb5bcc9-22cd-4164-8188-b7ced56b61d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb5bcc9-22cd-4164-8188-b7ced56b61d7
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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