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title: "Framework Agreement For provision of a Library Management System"
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# Framework Agreement For provision of a Library Management System

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b584

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## Summary

Trafford Council, in collaboration with the STAR Procurement service, is facilitating a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Library Management System. This process is part of a larger initiative across Greater Manchester, encompassing multiple local authorities. The procurement, categorised under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support, involves a four-year contract with potential for two one-year extensions. The tender follows an open procedure with a submission deadline on 11th December 2024. The contract, valued at £1,980,000 GBP, is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2029, aimed at enhancing library management services and fostering regional collaboration.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specializing in library management systems. Ideal candidates are equipped to handle complex system integrations and provide robust support services. The procurement prioritizes quality and social value alongside price considerations, suggesting a competitive landscape for businesses with strong portfolios in similar projects. SMEs and large-scale enterprises that can demonstrate technological innovation and efficient service delivery are well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract. Participating in this framework can help establish long-term contracts and a stable revenue stream, while contributing to the improvement of public library services in Greater Manchester.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Library Management Systems - 4-year contract with options to extend for a further 2 years on an annual basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for a shared Library Management System that will be used by a number of authorities across Greater Manchester to both underpin library services locally and enhance collaboration across the city region. The specification and requirements set out what is needed. Greater Manchester Libraries is made up of the 10 Greater Manchester Local Authorities (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) and 2 associate Local Authorities (Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool). 11 of these 12 authorities (not Blackpool) already form the GM Libraries LMS Consortium. Each authority operates its library service independently, however there are a number of consortium specific functions and shared policies. The requirements in section 4 clearly state which relate to individual authorities and which are consortium wide. The requirements cover all aspects of a Library Management System and are separated into Mandatory and Desirable which are detailed below and will be assessed as follows - * Mandatory requirements (4.1) - assessed via Questions in the Tender Response Document * Desirable requirements (4.2) - assessed via Question 1c in the Tender Response Document The mandatory and desirable requirements are further divided into 11 sub sections that cover different aspects of system functionality - * Acquisitions (4.1.1) * Cataloguing (4.1.2 and 4.2.1) * Circulation (4.1.3 and 4.2.2) * Collections Management System (Archives) (4.1.4 and 4.2.3) * Consortium Functionality (4.1.5 and 4.2.4) * Customer Use (4.1.6 and 4.2.5) * Customer Use - App (4.1.7 and 4.2.6) * Data Migration (4.1.8) * Event Management (4.2.7) * OPAC Administration (4.1.9 and 4.2.8) * Reporting (4.1.10 and 4.2.9) * Technical (4.1.11 and 4.2.10) * Training (4.1.12

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015137-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,980,000 |
| Lots value | £1,980,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £962,088 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015137-2025
- 11 Nov 2024 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036440-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=fac5d9d9-37a0-ef11-8132-005056b64545

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