---
title: "Sierra Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Sierra Library Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc7

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## Summary

The procurement process concerning the "Sierra Library Management System" was conducted by the University of Bedfordshire, situated at University Square, Luton, United Kingdom. This tender focused on the provision of services related to system upgrades and maintenance. The procurement method chosen was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the process status is currently complete. Although the tender's legal basis was grounded in the UKPGA 2023 legislation, the award phase is pending as of 5th August 2026, with a contract period scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2027. The region primarily involved in these services is UKH, United Kingdom, within the repair and maintenance services industry category under CPV code 50000000. The procurement notice was published as a transparency notice on 5th August 2026, and a future signature milestone is scheduled for completion by 14th August 2026.

This tender represents a viable opportunity for businesses involved in service delivery, particularly SMEs or VCSEs specialising in library system management. With its focus on maintaining and upgrading the Sierra Library Management System, organisations adept in IT services and software maintenance would find this tender suitable for business expansion. By participating in this procurement process, firms can strengthen their portfolio and establish a collaborative relationship with a reputable educational institution, potentially paving the way for further opportunities in academia-focused technological solutions.

## Notice

Regular system upgrades, updating system settings, addressing bugs and issues, maintaining integrations with other systems, and performing minor tasks to improve user experience or support existing functions within the Sierra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074340-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,708 |
| 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 BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074340-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074340-2026
  5th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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