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title: "TLC Library Management System, Library App and Library Services Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052303"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON"
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# TLC Library Management System, Library App and Library Services Platform

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052303

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## Summary

The London Borough of Sutton has completed a procurement process titled "TLC Library Management System, Library App and Library Services Platform." The procurement aimed to set up a framework agreement with a single supplier to serve The Library Consortium (TLC), comprising 23 local authority members across England. The procurement, conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, catered to the public library sector with implementation slated for prior to 1 April 2027. Notably, the competitive dialogue stages included participation, dialogue, and tender, with the contract recently awarded to SirsiDynix on 30 March 2026, valued at GBP 4,207,014 net. The process culminated in an award covering library automation and software services nationwide, with the standstill period ending on 10 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in library software, digital platforms, and automation technologies. A single supplier framework provides significant market exposure within one of England's largest library consortia. The initiative holds dynamic potential for large-scale enterprises experienced in library systems, app development, and service platforms. Given TLC's 8.2 million residents and 318 libraries, companies engaged in analytics, system integration, and user experience are well-positioned to leverage the framework's collaborative nature and income generation prospects. Businesses providing customisable and innovative solutions to meet local authority needs can contribute to pioneering public library service enhancements under the six-year framework agreement.

## Notice

The London Borough of Sutton is conducting this procurement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure (with Dialogue) in accordance with the requirements of The Procurement Act 2023 (section 20(4)). The procurement is being carried by the London Borough of Sutton on behalf of The Library Consortium (TLC). The Authority is looking to put in place a framework with a single supplier for a period of 6 years. Implementation will be carried out by the successful supplier prior to the "Go-Live" contract start date of 1 April 2027. The key stages of the procurement were: Participation Stage (Stage 1) Dialogue Stage (Stage 2) Tender Stage (Stage 3) The Framework was set up by the London Borough of Sutton on behalf of The Library consortium members and for use across the Consortium. At the core of the Consortium is the Library Management System, app and platform, but the Consortium also works in partnership via contracts (set up by member Council's) for stock, transport and digital resources, including eBooks. With 23 local authority members, TLC is one of the largest public library consortia in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029344-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | £11,000,000 |
| Awards value | £4,207,014 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON |
| Locality | SUTTON |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72212160 - Library software development services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 16:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029344-2026
- 17 Jul 2025 at 08:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040745-2025
- 16 Jul 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040610-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 13:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026480-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029344-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040745-2025
  17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040610-2025
  16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026480-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.londontenders.org/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3073

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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