---
title: "Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a0d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Library Management System

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a0d5

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Library Management System by De Montfort University in Leicester, United Kingdom, has been completed with the award made on 8th May 2026. The contracting authority, a body governed by public law, sought goods through a limited procurement method. This procedure was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of the directive. The contract, valued at £565,757, was awarded to EBSCO International, Inc., a large supplier located in Enfield, UK. The main industry category was library management systems, with a focus on software and implementation services. The process initiated with a tender and concluded with an active contract status.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and implementation services, particularly those experienced in educational institution projects. Companies adept in delivering comprehensive library management solutions could find such contracts advantageous. EBSCO International’s successful bid indicates potential for large-scale suppliers with the ability to meet specific public institution requirements and provide robust, long-term solutions, including optional extensions beyond the initial contract term. The procurement landscape benefits businesses that navigate frameworks and regulations efficiently, aligning with strategic goals of public buyers like De Montfort University.

## Notice

Provide of licencing and implementation of a Library management system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Software and implementation services for a Library Management System

Options: 5 Year initial term with 5x 12 month options to extend

### Procurement Information

Award through APUC ITS1062 AP Framework, in alignment with Frameworks requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047740-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £565,757 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system
- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047740-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dmu.ac.uk/home.aspx

## Provenance

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