---
title: "Interim Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06892f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Interim Library Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06892f

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed the procurement process for an Interim Library Management System, aimed at ensuring consistent service while reviewing long-term requirements strategically. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The award was made on 23rd April 2026 to EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The procurement is focused in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, categorised under the library management system within the public authority sector.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in library management systems, particularly those capable of providing solutions without competing in above-threshold competitions, such as small to medium software companies with relevant expertise. The successful supplier, EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD, reflects the potential for larger enterprises to secure contracts through direct procurement methods by providing essential interim services. Businesses aiming to penetrate or expand within the educational software industry should consider similar opportunities that might be available within public sector strategic reviews.

## Notice

Provision of Library Management System on an interim basis to ensure consistency of provision whilst the University strategically reviews longer term requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036894-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,373 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 08:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036894-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036894-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://www.educationsoftwaresolutions.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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