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title: "English Libraries Insight platform - data transfer services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# English Libraries Insight platform - data transfer services

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3df

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the provision of data transfer services to the English Libraries Insight platform. This contract involved the automated collation and bulk transfer of data through each library service's Spydus Library Management System, a product owned by Civica UK Ltd. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, classified under services in the data management sector. The contract was signed on 27th May 2026, with the active period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract amounts to £25,000, with £20,000 allocated for the services themselves.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data management services, particularly for those equipped to handle library-related data processes. While the contract was awarded directly to Civica UK Ltd due to their ownership of the requisite technology, such projects highlight the need for expertise in managing large-scale data transfers, an area ripe for businesses with innovative digital solutions. Although the opportunity was realised without competition, awareness of such niche requirements allows businesses to position themselves strategically for future tenders, potentially involving more competitive procurement methods.

## Notice

Automated collation and bulk transfer of of data via each library services' Spydus Library Management System (LMS) into the English Libraries Insights platform. Spydus LMS is a Civica owned product and therefore the data transfer services can only be set up and undertaken by Civica.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055614-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055614-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055614-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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