---
title: "Library Management System_26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067703"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067703.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Library Management System_26

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067703

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for a Library Management System, culminating in a contract award to Open Fifth Limited. The procurement followed an open procedure under UKPGA 2023/54 and is focused on the "Software package and information systems" industry category. This major procurement stage has been concluded with the award notice published on 29th July 2026. The supplier will provide the council with a system over an initial five-year contract period, starting on 17th August 2026, with a potential extension of up to five additional years. The contract is valued at £546,707.27 gross and targets the sub-central government sector within Liverpool, UKD72.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions. Companies equipped to deliver innovative software packages and adept in managing long-term contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Such opportunities help businesses to establish a footprint in public sector procurement, potentially leading to further engagements and a strengthened portfolio in the technology and public services sectors.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council requires a supplier to provide a Library Management System to the Council. The proposed contract will be for five years, following an implementation phase, with options to extend by a further five years commencing in August 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions options up to five years at the Council's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071741-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £970,000 |
| Lots value | £970,000 |
| Awards value | £455,589 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071741-2026
- 20 Jul 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068339-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028721-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071741-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068339-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028721-2026
  27th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.openfifth.co.uk

## Provenance

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