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title: "Library Subscriptions"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# Library Subscriptions

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1ea8e20-a2e3-45d1-b858-10f18ad39aaa

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Newcastle University for a contract titled "Library Subscriptions," aimed at providing a library management system licence. This procurement falls under the subscription services category (CPV code: 79980000) and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The tender was completed using a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with a contract value of £101,081.21. The contract period commenced on 18th August 2021 and concluded on 1st September 2021, with the procurement stage having advanced to the award phase, officially published on 24th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library management systems or subscription services, particularly those with experience in providing software solutions to educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate a robust track record in delivering such services, ideally large enterprises, may find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. Engaging in future contracts with Newcastle University or similar organisations could facilitate growth and expansion into the public sector for these businesses.

## Notice

Library management system license

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11840b9-0215-442f-be38-19aa890f289e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2021 - 1 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,081 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,081 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11840b9-0215-442f-be38-19aa890f289e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11840b9-0215-442f-be38-19aa890f289e
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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