---
title: "Provision of Online Hosted Services and Technical Support for Library"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM"
published: "2026-01-08"
---

# Provision of Online Hosted Services and Technical Support for Library

Buyer: ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5.json)

## Summary

The Royal Armouries Museum, a public authority within the central government located in Leeds, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Online Hosted Services and Technical Support for Library". The procurement pertained to software-related services and concluded at the award stage on 8th January 2026. The contract was signed on 17th December 2025 and is active, covering the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030. The total contract value is £33,912.83, including VAT. This procurement process utilised the below-threshold procurement method, specifically for technical support and hosting, aimed at managing library services up to 250,000 titles under software as a service (SaaS) model. The award was granted to Open Fifth Limited, an SME based in Bridport, UK.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in library management systems and software-related services. Companies that boast expertise in SaaS solutions, particularly for public authorities, would find the requirements well-suited to their capabilities. As the process reached the award phase, such tenders highlight potential growth areas for businesses aiming to expand their services within the public sector and establish strategic partnerships with government bodies. Engaging in similar projects enhances visibility and credibility in the competitive field of online hosted services and technical support.

## Notice

PS28,260.69 without VAT PS33,912.83 including VAT Koha support and hosting up to 250k titles. Annual fee includes customer support and the provision of Koha via Software as Service (SaaS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001501-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,260 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS10 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN FIFTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001501-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001501-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.openfifth.co.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0601f5.json.