---
title: "ID 2957624 DoF - NICS Library Service: Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028967"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NICS LIBRARY SERVICE"
published: "2021-05-21"
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# ID 2957624 DoF - NICS Library Service: Library Management System

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NICS LIBRARY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028967

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Finance, specifically the NICS Library Service, seeking to establish a contract for a new Library Management System. This tender, titled "ID 2957624 DoF - NICS Library Service: Library Management System," falls under the IT services sector, particularly focusing on consulting and software development. Located in Belfast, the procurement process is currently at the award stage with a contract value of £255,000, signed on 19 May 2021. The initial contract period is for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in library management system development and implementation. Companies with a proven track record in delivering scalable software solutions and previous experience with large organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The active nature of this procurement means that suppliers who can demonstrate their expertise in delivering high-quality service and management systems for libraries could leverage this opportunity to expand their business in the public sector.

## Notice

The NICS Library Service provides a library service to all staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the students and staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise. The purpose of this project is to procure a new Library Management System to include a management backend, user search portal, the implementation of the system and the support and maintenance for the duration of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NICS Library Service provides a library service to all staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the students and staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise. The purpose of this project is to procure a new Library Management System to include a management backend, user search portal, the implementation of the system and the support and maintenance for the duration of the contract.

Options: This contract is expected to have an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend the duration by up to oneperiod of up to two years 3 + 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011291-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | £255,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,553 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NICS LIBRARY SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 4NL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERLEAF TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48161000 - Library management system
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011291-2021
- 11 Jan 2021 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000531-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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