---
title: "Sierra Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058352"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-08-07"
---

# Sierra Library Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058352

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Bedfordshire is for the "Sierra Library Management System," a service falling under the library management services category. This contract, located in Luton, United Kingdom, is in the Award stage. The contract was awarded to Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, with a gross value of £40,809.40, and covers the period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. This direct procurement was carried out below the threshold without competition as per UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The award notice was published on 7th August 2025, with the signature due by 15th August 2025. The focus of this project is ensuring the smooth operation and performance of the Sierra Library Management System.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSE organisations, which are deemed suitable for engaging in projects involving library management systems and IT services, to explore potential collaborations in similar future procurements. Businesses specialising in software maintenance, system upgrades, and those capable of managing integrations and user experience enhancements would find this type of procurement beneficial for growth within the educational sector. This process highlights the potential for service providers to establish long-term relationships with public sector universities, offering prospects for expansion through consistent service delivery.

## Notice

Sierra Maintenance encompasses various tasks to ensure smooth operation and optimal performance of the Sierra Library Management System. This includes regular system upgrades, updating system settings, addressing bugs and issues, maintaining integrations with other systems, and performing minor tasks to improve user experience or support existing functions within the Sierra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046900-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,007 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATIVE INTERFACES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 12:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046900-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046900-2025
  7th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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