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title: "EDIS-24-003 - Provision of a Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bd"
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published: "2025-07-28"
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# EDIS-24-003 - Provision of a Library Management System

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b5bd

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) in Belfast has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Library Management System," under the legal basis CELEX: 32014L0024. The contract, classified in the IT services industry category with CPV 72000000, was part of an open tender procedure. The procurement stage progressed from planning to the award, with the contract signed on 25th July 2025, valued at £4,400,000. This procurement included a significant service component designed for an initial term of 5 years, with potential extensions totaling up to 10 years. The procurement covered the region of UKN, and relevant key dates included the tender submission deadline on 12th December 2024 and contract finalisation shortly thereafter.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for technological and service-oriented businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in library management software and IT services. Given its comprehensive scope and long-term engagement, businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and support will find this project aligns well with their growth strategies. Such a significant contract, awarded to SOFTLINK EUROPE LTD, showcases the potential for influential partnerships and expansions within the public sector IT services market in the UK. The contract’s flexibility, with optional extensions and contingency for additional services, signals ample room for businesses to innovate and tailor solutions under the guidance and collaboration with the Education Authority.

## Notice

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

Options: Optional extension periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.

Renewal: Intial contract period is 5 years with provision to extend by 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043434-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,400,000 |
| Lots value | £4,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTLINK EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043434-2025
- 12 Nov 2024 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036545-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.softlinkint.com

## Provenance

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