---
title: "Library management system and discovery service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06daad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-08-04"
---

# Library management system and discovery service

Buyer: LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06daad

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## Summary

The procurement process for a library management system and discovery service was conducted by Leeds Trinity University, based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as ITS130LTU, falls under the category of goods, specifically a library management system (CPV code 48161000). This procurement was initiated through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, and reached the award stage on 4th August 2026. The contract spans from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2027, with the supplier being Ex Libris (UK) Limited, located in London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in library technology solutions seeking to establish or strengthen relationships with educational institutions. The procurement was finalized via direct award, indicating a preference for suppliers with specialized offerings in library management systems, which might favour established companies with a track record of delivering similar services. Companies offering software solutions that enhance library management and discovery services would be well-suited to similar future opportunities that Leeds Trinity University or similar institutions might provide, allowing for growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Library management system and discovery service - 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073501-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,163 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS18 5HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Horsforth |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds North West |
| 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

- 4 Aug 2026 at 09:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073501-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073501-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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