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title: "Lean Library: Futures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689d8"
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---

# Lean Library: Futures

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689d8

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract titled "Lean Library: Futures" to LibraryLink B.V. (Lean Library). This procurement process focuses on providing a browser extension service to enable students, researchers, and academics to access digital library content more easily at the University. The contract, valued at £55,000, covers IT services within the educational sector, specifically software packages like library and document management software. Located in Norwich, UKH15 region, the procurement follows a direct method "Below threshold - without competition" and was completed on 1st April 2026 with the contract running until 31st December 2028.

This tender creates business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs operating in the software development, educational IT services, and library management sectors. It offers a platform for organisations specialising in software solutions and consulting to showcase their expertise in educational environments, enhancing access and management of academic content. With the direct procurement method indicating a straightforward allocation, businesses adept in the digital library domain stand to gain a significant advantage in establishing themselves within niche markets such as educational software solutions at sub-central government levels.

## Notice

Browser extension service to support all students, researchers, academics to access all UEA Digital Library content. LibraryLink B.V. (Lean Library) make accessing academic content easier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037177-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIBRARYLINK B.V. (LEAN LIBRARY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48611000 - Database software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037177-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037177-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uea.ac.uk
- https://leanlibrary.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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