---
title: "Library Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2020-06-08"
---

# Library Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547.json)

## Summary

The procurement process is led by APUC Limited, located in Stirling, Scotland. The tender, titled "Library Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework," falls under the services category within the education industry. The current procurement stage is the award phase, with the framework agreement now complete. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 13th May 2020 and the end of the tender period on 9th January 2020. This procurement method was conducted through an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in educational services, software development, and IT support, particularly those offering library management solutions. With requirements ranging from system implementation to support and maintenance across multi-campus environments, companies with expertise in providing cloud-based solutions and educational software will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers should be prepared for a competitive bidding environment, as it includes participation from a diverse array of consortia across the UK higher education sector.

## Notice

Framework for Library Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Library Management Systems and Lot2 - Resource List Management Systems. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.

### Lot Information

Library Management Systems and Associated Services

Framework for Library Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot 1, Library Management Systems, including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education regional purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ The agreement will also be open to members of the Scottish Consortia of University Research Libraries (SCURL). https://scurl.ac.uk/?s=members&submit=Search Members of the consortia include: the Higher Education sector, Further Education sector, the Research Council and other Public and Third Sector bodies.

Renewal: Two further periods of 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Resource List Management Systems and associated Services

Framework for Library Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland: Lot 2, Resource List Management Systems, including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education regional purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E. http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC); https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW). http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ The agreement will also be open to members of the Scottish Consortia of University Research Libraries (SCURL). https://scurl.ac.uk/?s=members&submit=Search Members of the consortia include: the Higher Education sector, Further Education sector, the Research Council and other Public and Third Sector bodies.

Renewal: Two further periods of twelve (12) months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387890 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Award date | 13 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; EX LIBRIS (UK; KORTEXT; OCLC (UK; PTFS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48611000 - Database software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387890
- 2 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374036
- 6 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362656

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362656
  Library Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Library Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus global environments. The framework will also include Reading List System functionality. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as noted below.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374036
  Library Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Library Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Library Management Systems and Lot2 - Resource List Management Systems. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387890
  Library Management Systems and Associated Services - APUC Framework - Framework for Library Management Systems and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting. Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The framework agreement includes: Lot1 - Library Management Systems and Lot2 - Resource List Management Systems. The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547
- https://scurl.ac.uk/?s=members&submit=Search
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584547.json.