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title: "T712 Library Software Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2018-05-15"
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# T712 Library Software Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f30524f9-192d-405b-bf1d-6fa277a28a0c

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## Summary

The University of Essex is seeking a Library Services Platform (LSP) to enhance its management of traditional library services, including circulation and cataloguing. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for library software packages, is currently in the Award stage after being completed on 1 May 2018. The contract commenced on 14 May 2018 and is set to conclude on 14 May 2020, with a total value of £196,598. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, which was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the delivery address is located in Colchester, England.

This opportunity is particularly suited for large-scale software suppliers with expertise in library services, as it involves providing an integrated solution to support traditional and electronic resources workflows. Businesses specialising in library management systems and those experienced in improving user satisfaction through software solutions may find significant growth potential in competing for similar future contracts, especially within educational institutions.

## Notice

The University requires a Library Services Platform (LSP) to manage traditional library services and workflows such as Circulation, Inter-Library Loans, Acquisitions, Stock-Management, Cataloguing, and Management Information. In addition, the solution must include an effective module integrated into the LSP and its traditional workflows, which manages all aspects of the electronic resources lifecycle. An integrated solution is required to enable the benefits of good data and process integration, to support decision making, and to effectively and competitively exploit e-resources with a focus on improving services and student satisfaction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132236c4-149e-4195-a691-1d7b77399898 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 14 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,598 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATIVE INTERFACES GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132236c4-149e-4195-a691-1d7b77399898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132236c4-149e-4195-a691-1d7b77399898
  15th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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