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title: "Award Notice for the Supply of a Reading List Management System (RLMS)"
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# Award Notice for the Supply of a Reading List Management System (RLMS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac72aed8-d548-43f3-95a0-053f7a657de3

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## Summary

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for the supply of a Reading List Management System (RLMS) under Lot 2 of the Library Management Systems and Associated Services framework (Agreement Number: ITS 1028 AP). This procurement process, now at the award stage, has selected Ex Libris (UK) Ltd as the supplier for a value of £130,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, starting on 31 August 2024, will last until 2 March 2030. The RLMS will be implemented in the North West region of the United Kingdom, classified under the CPV code 48161000 (Library management system). This contract is notable for its completion and award dates on 30 and 31 August 2024, respectively, with official notice published on 10 September 2024.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the library management systems industry, especially SMEs and VCSEs, given its scale and duration. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those specialising in advanced library management technologies and services, capable of meeting the specific needs of academic institutions. The framework agreement and selective procurement method provide a structured yet competitive pathway for businesses to engage with large educational organizations like the University of Chester. The long-term nature of the contract also ensures a stable partnership and potential for collaborative innovation in library system management.

## Notice

This award follows our review of Lot 2 - Reading List Management Systems (RLMS) of the Library Management Systems and Associated Services framework, Agreement Number: ITS 1028 AP, Buyers Guide award procedure and available systems. Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3fccfa-19e9-4695-aad6-85a9b0e49893 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2024 - 2 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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

- 10 Sep 2024 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3fccfa-19e9-4695-aad6-85a9b0e49893

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3fccfa-19e9-4695-aad6-85a9b0e49893
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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