---
title: "Library Management system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ad"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ad.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER"
published: "2026-06-19"
---

# Library Management system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ad

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## Summary

The University of Winchester, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for renewing its existing Library Management System, with a contract set to last from 19th June 2026 to 7th June 2031. The procurement belongs to the goods category, specifically focusing on library management systems. The location for the required service spans across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. This procurement was facilitated through a direct award without a competitive tender, adhering to an existing agreement for uninterrupted service, with a total contract value of £366,477 excluding VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive library management solutions, particularly those with an existing relationship with the University or similar institutions. While the direct award limits new competitors, it signifies promising potential for similar businesses aiming to solidify relationships with educational establishments for long-term service agreements. The procurement method utilised—direct award—acknowledges the importance of previous experience and performances in providing continuous and specialised services, highlighting the opportunities for well-established firms in the sector.

## Notice

The University is looking to continue is current LMS for the next 5 years to ensure uninterrupted service provision, whilst longer term options are explored. The total value of this contract will be PS366,477(excl. VAT) for this period. A direct award will be used to procure/ renew these services with our existing supplier ExLibris, who currently provide these services to the University under the terms of a pre-existing agreement.

### Procurement Information

The University is looking to continue is current LMS for the next 5 years to ensure uninterrupted service provision, whilst longer term options are explored. A direct award will be used to procure/ renew these services with our existing supplier ExLibris , who currently provide these services to the University under the terms of a pre-existing agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057871-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £366,477 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO22 4NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Paul |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EX LIBRIS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057871-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057871-2026
  19th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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