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title: "UOW969 Discovery Layer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abd5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# UOW969 Discovery Layer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abd5

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## Summary

The University of Worcester, based in Worcester, United Kingdom, awarded a contract for the "UOW969 Discovery Layer" project on 19th March 2026. The procurement sought a Discovery library search tool with functionalities for resource management and an end-user interface. This procurement process followed an open competition method, classified under public authority sub-central government, and involved a library software package. The contract, which was signed on 18th March 2026, spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2033 and holds an estimated value of £65,032. The industry category for this project falls under goods, specifically library software, to be delivered within the UKG12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in developing comprehensive search tools and resource management systems. The University engaged TDNet Inc., a large supplier based in the United States, to fulfil this contract, signifying scope for international players in similar procurements. SMEs were encouraged to compete, evidenced by the bids statistics which included two SME final-stage bids. The ongoing need for innovative solutions in the educational sector provides businesses engaged in software development to leverage their technological expertise and expand their market reach, focusing on quality and competitive pricing criteria.

## Notice

This tender is for a Discovery library search tool, principally comprising: * An end-user interface allowing searching and discovery of the library's resources. * The underlying system stack to manage resources and make them available to end-users via a suite of tools (Knowledge Base, subscription management incl. OA resources, full-text link-resolver, Database/package A-Z, individual journal title A-Z).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension following satisfactory performance in the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025188-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £65,032 |
| Contracts value | £65,032 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025188-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020409-2026
- 9 Oct 2025 at 14:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063817-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 14:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063814-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025188-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020409-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063817-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063814-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tdnet.com
- http://www.worcester.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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