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title: "Library Management System & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Library Management System & Maintenance

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b9f

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has completed a procurement process for a Library Management System & Maintenance service, focusing on enhancing their library functions with a sophisticated online platform. The procurement was awarded to Open Fifth Limited under a direct procurement method, recognising the contract as falling below competition thresholds. The contracting process was initiated to ensure accurate recording and management of library-related data. The contract commenced on 16th March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 7th February 2029, providing significant opportunities in the services category within the Newcastle Upon Tyne region, UK.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for suppliers in the library software and system support services domains. Businesses specialising in providing robust technological solutions for public sector libraries, particularly small to medium enterprises, stand to benefit significantly. Service providers equipped with the expertise in delivering library software packages and system support can find lucrative prospects in engaging with local authorities looking for efficient system management solutions. Open Fifth Limited's successful engagement highlights the potential for similar enterprises to secure contracts, fostering business expansion in the public authority sector.

## Notice

Extension to Library Management System (LMS) provision, providing a comprehensive and publicly available online LMS which accurately records library related data and supports a range of library functions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023779-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 7 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,790 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 18:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023779-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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