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title: "UKRI Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7851853-d849-4ba1-8c61-6f0360d972ac"
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# UKRI Library Management System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7851853-d849-4ba1-8c61-6f0360d972ac

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Library Management System on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The contract has been awarded to OCLC (UK) Ltd, a large company based in Sheffield, England, as indicated in the award notice dated 20 March 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of library management systems, classified under CPV code 48161000, and is intended to serve locations in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the award being officially active on 18 March 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in library management systems to engage with prominent public sector organisations. The procurement was structured through a selective method, allowing businesses with framework agreements to compete for this contract. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enabling these businesses to expand and gain significant experience by servicing a major governmental body like UKRI. Organisations specialising in software solutions for library management will find opportunities for growth by providing goods and technological expertise necessary for fulfilling the contract requirements.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Library Management System. This Call Off contract has been sources via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04f8094-b15d-49e4-8969-91c15bda1607 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,602 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,602 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04f8094-b15d-49e4-8969-91c15bda1607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04f8094-b15d-49e4-8969-91c15bda1607
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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