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# Award Notice for the Supply of a Library Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9abd2f2e-ae5b-419a-9f10-4e184db3d7e8

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## Summary

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for the supply of a Library Management System (LMS), under Lot 1 of the Library Management System(s) and Associated Services framework reference: ITS 1028 AP. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 48161000, was a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £290,000, will commence on 1st July 2024 and run until 16th December 2029, with multi-site operations across all university locations in the North West of the United Kingdom. The award was confirmed on 30th May 2024.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational technology and library services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given the University's emphasis on inclusivity for these entities. The substantial value of the contract and the long duration offer robust growth prospects for suppliers able to meet the comprehensive requirements of the multi-site LMS solution. Potential bidders should have considerable expertise in scalable library management systems and the ability to integrate and support additional sites as necessary.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders for the supply of a Library Management System under Lot 1 - Library Management Systems (LMS) of the Library Management System(s) and Associated Services framework ref: ITS 1028 AP. The University of Chester can access this framework as members of NWUPC. The new system allows for multi-site operation across all University sites and is able to add additional sites as required. Further details about the system requirements were contained within the further competition document set. All values in this notice have been rounded up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88fd5bfe-269e-4d57-8469-f05618860542 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88fd5bfe-269e-4d57-8469-f05618860542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88fd5bfe-269e-4d57-8469-f05618860542
  23rd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www1.chester.ac.uk/

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