---
title: "Inter-Library Loan System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-09-26"
---

# Inter-Library Loan System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d9

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## Summary

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for an Inter-Library Loan System. The process, identified by the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2d9", involved limited competition, falling below the threshold for full tender procedures. The contract was awarded on 20th June 2025, with the award status being active and signed with Ex Libris (UK) Ltd, a large supplier based in London. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on software packages and information systems. The delivery location is set in the UKG31 region of the United Kingdom, and the contract spans from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2028, with the option for additional annual renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those geared towards academic institutions. Companies offering complementary technologies or services in digital library solutions may find beneficial synergies. Businesses that are agile and capable of participating in limited competition processes will be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. Furthermore, those looking to expand into the educational sector in the Midlands region could view this as an entry point, capitalising on the need for innovative digital solutions to cater to academic needs.

## Notice

Purchase of Inter-Library Loan System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059998-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EX LIBRIS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059998-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059998-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exlibrisgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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