--- title: "University of Sunderland - Library Management Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc55b2df-29b8-446e-a41c-d5e6db398925" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc55b2df-29b8-446e-a41c-d5e6db398925" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc55b2df-29b8-446e-a41c-d5e6db398925.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc55b2df-29b8-446e-a41c-d5e6db398925.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2017-04-25" --- # University of Sunderland - Library Management Solution Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc55b2df-29b8-446e-a41c-d5e6db398925 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc55b2df-29b8-446e-a41c-d5e6db398925) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc55b2df-29b8-446e-a41c-d5e6db398925.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is conducting a tender for the "Library Management Solution" to enhance its library management functionality. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on library software packages (CPV Code: 48160000). The tender period closes on 26 April 2017, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2017, lasting until 31 July 2020. Bidders must have experience in providing software applications for local authority libraries, specifically from RM1059 - Local Authority Software Applications - Lot 4 Libraries Software and Associated Services. The location for service delivery is Sunderland, within the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in library management systems and associated software solutions to expand their market presence. Companies that are well-suited for this competition are those offering innovative technologies and efficient workflow solutions compatible with existing systems, particularly third-party integrations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may have unique, agile solutions that meet the University's requirements, thereby enhancing the overall student learning experience. ## 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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5a2639-0a7b-4c2f-ad85-cff4dd89f96b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48160000 - Library software package ## Release History - 25 Apr 2017 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5a2639-0a7b-4c2f-ad85-cff4dd89f96b - 7 Feb 2017 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5a2639-0a7b-4c2f-ad85-cff4dd89f96b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5a2639-0a7b-4c2f-ad85-cff4dd89f96b 25th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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