---
title: "Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d419"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

# Library Management System

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d419

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has concluded a procurement process to acquire a Library Management System, a service crucial for their Library Services Platforms and Resource and Reading List Management System. The award stage was reached on 27th July 2026, with the contract signed on 24th July 2026. This procurement was conducted using the limited procurement method under a direct award procedure, falling outside the directive's typical scope due to the use of the APUC Framework ITS1062 AP. The procurement category is classified under library management services (CPV code 79995000), with the project being executed in the UKD region. Notably, this process was completed without prior publication of a call for competition, and a contract valued at £430,036.11 was awarded to EX LIBRIS UK.

This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in library or educational services platforms, especially those with existing framework agreements like APUC. Although this specific contract has been awarded, understanding such procurement avenues can guide future bids where similar limited procedures may apply, benefiting companies that can deliver high-value, bespoke services efficiently. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to navigate and secure direct award opportunities will find this type of procurement advantageous for business growth, potentially creating a benchmark for similar future contracts within educational institutions.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require a supplier to provide Library Management Systems - a Library Services Platforms and a Resource and Reading List Management System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off contract from APUC FW ITS1062 AP

### Procurement Information

APUC Framework ITS1062 AP Library Management Systems and Associated Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070699-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 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 | £430,036 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070699-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumbria.ac.uk

## Provenance

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