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title: "Online Reading List System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d91888b8-6a09-44f3-b87e-6aff0247e21a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# Online Reading List System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d91888b8-6a09-44f3-b87e-6aff0247e21a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Online Reading List System" has been successfully completed by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, England. The tender, classified under the CPV code 48160000, pertains to a library software package in the goods category, specifically designed for an online reading list system and a management reporting data product for the university library. This contract was awarded to Talis Education Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement extends over a contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2029, with the tender award made on 15th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational and library software solutions to expand their market reach in the academic sector. Companies that provide robust and innovative software packages suited to university settings would find this tender ideal for competing. The emphasis on SMEs in the procurement process highlights opportunities for smaller businesses to engage in public sector contracts and develop strong partnerships with academic institutions. By advocating for the development of tailored software solutions, SMEs can leverage this procurement to enhance their capabilities and broaden their service offerings within the educational industry.

## Notice

Supply of: 1. Online reading list system 2. Management reporting data product for the University library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd46b6cf-f5fb-4135-b732-1a6ee80a61f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,187 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,187 |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALIS EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd46b6cf-f5fb-4135-b732-1a6ee80a61f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd46b6cf-f5fb-4135-b732-1a6ee80a61f9
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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