---
title: "Library service catalogue records licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0513c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# Library service catalogue records licence

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0513c8

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a library service catalogue records licence. This contract, awarded on 1st April 2025, will supply the council’s library service with MARC standard-compliant catalogue records and associated EDI enrichments. The procurement method used was 'direct,' classified as 'Below threshold - without competition,' highlighting a streamlined approach. Key stakeholders include Bibliographic Data Services Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £62,700 (excluding VAT), is active and set to run until 30th March 2030, with services delivered in the UKF2 region of the UK. The procurement falls within the 'goods' category, specifically targeting software packages and library management services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and library management sector. Companies specialising in IT solutions, data management systems, and library services can leverage such contracts to enter or expand within the public sector market. The contract's nature and requirements suggest it is particularly well-suited for businesses that have expertise in providing integrated library solutions that conform to recognised data standards. Engaging in similar procurement processes can enhance market visibility and provide further avenues for expansion via established government partnerships.

## Notice

Procurement of the authorities Library service catalogue records licence. To supply the authorities library service with catalogue records that conform to MARC standard for all new stock added to the library management system alongside EDI enrichments to the library public catalogue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021518-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 07:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021518-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021518-2025
  15th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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