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title: "25-17 Digital Library Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED"
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# 25-17 Digital Library Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef1d2f05-da0d-4d03-b551-130d4a3cf5eb

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited involves the provision of a managed Digital Library Platform, described as a Library Software Package (CPV 48160000). This process is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and it has reached the award stage with the contract having been awarded to Ex Libris (UK) Limited. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the APUC Framework agreement under a selective method. The contract is valued at £735,956 and spans from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2030, allowing for up to two additional one-year extensions, potentially extending the contract to five years.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in digital library management systems, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering scalable and end-to-end Integrated Library Systems (ILS). The requirement for enhanced university library services provides a platform for such businesses to showcase their expertise in library software solutions. Companies with capabilities in managing library systems across various academic departments would find this opportunity well-suited to their services, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations within the educational services industry.

## Notice

Managed Digital Library Platform services that provides the University with capabilities to operate library systems across all University departments; services managed through scalable end-to-end library Integrated Library Systems (ILS), which enable student to surface the University's Library resources. (Call off from APUC Framework - Library Management Systems and Associated Services. Contract duration: 3 years with 2 x optional 12 month extensions. Max term 5 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324a4872-bcea-49d0-9c2c-56d883ab7f2f |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £735,956 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £735,956 |
| 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324a4872-bcea-49d0-9c2c-56d883ab7f2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324a4872-bcea-49d0-9c2c-56d883ab7f2f
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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