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title: "Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services"
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# Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0410df

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (CPC) has completed the procurement process for the "Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services" tender, classified under the industry category "Library books" (CPV code 22113000). This retender expands the scope to include bespoke or off-the-shelf library software, both proprietary and open source. The framework is pertinent to a wide array of educational institutions and public sector bodies in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 9th October 2024, marking the transition into the contract stage. Notable suppliers include BOOKS ASIA LTD, ProQuest, Ebsco Information Services, OVERDRIVE GLOBAL LIMITED, and several others, offering various services such as physical and electronic books, journal subscriptions, and library software. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library resources, educational software, and subscription services. Suppliers offering high-quality printed materials, electronic formats, and comprehensive library management systems will find this framework particularly beneficial. Educational institutions and public sector entities seeking diverse and innovative library solutions will rely on this framework, highlighting opportunities for businesses adept in providing tailored library services and software solutions. SMEs and large-scale suppliers alike, especially those with expertise in book processing, digital resources, and library software development, stand to gain from participating in this extensive procurement framework.

## Notice

This proposal for Library Resources, Software, and Associated Services is a retender of the previous CPC Library Resources and Associated Services framework. There is an expanded scope for this iteration to include bespoke or off the shelf library software which is either proprietary or open source. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to members of NWUPC Ltd https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Physical Print and Alternative Format Library Books

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) the supply of physical books for curriculum and pleasure across all ages and abilities, including textbooks, class sets, fiction and non-fiction material, graphic novels, magazines, in various languages, and including alternative formats such as large print, braille, audio visual and mixed media, available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Additional services may include book processing, standing orders, collection curation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

lot 2: Electronic and Alternative Format Library eBooks

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) electronic books for curriculum and pleasure across all ages and abilities, including textbooks, class sets, fiction and non-fiction material, graphic novels, magazines, in various languages, accessible on various reading platforms across various devices and including alternative formats such as audiobook, large print, audio visual and mixed media available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Services include standing orders, collection curation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3: Journal and Periodical Subscription Services

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) subscription services for journals, and periodicals, including books series, yearbooks, indexes, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and compilations of scholarly articles. The journals or periodicals can be physical, electronic or in an alternative format, accessible on various reading platforms across various devices, from various publishers, in various languages, available from e-catalogues or supplier websites. Services include standing orders, consolidation, demand driven acquisition, and other services as required.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 4: Library Software

This Lot scope includes (but is not limited to) the onboarding, migration, hosting, development, infrastructure management, updating, implementation, support, maintenance, offboarding, and supply of library software including library management systems, library discovery services, and reading lists, which are open source, proprietary, or off the shelf in nature. Systems may also include additional tools such as book acquisition, stock management, reporting dashboards amongst others.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032369-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,999,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED; EDUCATION; EUROPEAN UNION; NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | 14400408; BOOKS ASIA; BROWNS BOOKS; DEVOPSTER IT CONSULTANTS; EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES; EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS; HAPPIER EVERY CHAPTER; KORTEXT; OVERDRIVE GLOBAL; PRENAX; PROQUEST; PSP ASSET PROTECTION; SIRSIDYNIX; XE POS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22112000 - Textbooks
- 22113000 - Library books
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22211000 - Journals
- 22211100 - Official journals
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48161000 - Library management system
- 72212160 - Library software development services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032369-2024
- 25 Jul 2024 at 15:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023292-2024
- 3 Jul 2024 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020275-2024
- 1 Nov 2023 at 11:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032273-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.booksasia.co.uk
- http://www.brownsbfs.co.uk
- http://www.ebsco.com
- http://www.happiereverychapter.com
- http://www.kortext.com
- http://www.nwupc.ac.uk
- http://www.overdrive.com
- http://www.prenax.co.uk
- http://www.proquest.co.uk
- http://www.psp-assetprotection.co.uk
- http://www.sirsidynix.com
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk
- http://www.xepos.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.bytecognetics.co.uk/
- https://www.devopster-it.com
- https://www.educationsoftwaresolutions.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

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