---
title: "CS-UHI-18145 - Library Mgmt. System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660417"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2021-07-12"
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# CS-UHI-18145 - Library Mgmt. System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660417

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CS-UHI-18145 - Library Mgmt. System", was conducted by the University of the Highlands and Islands, which operates within the education sector. Located in Inverness, UK, the procurement used an open procedure and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £464,322.20, was signed on 12th July 2021, following a direct award to OCLC (UK) Ltd, the successful supplier. This engagement involves the provision of a modern library management system as per the APUC framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the educational technology sector, particularly those specializing in library management systems or associated services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive solutions that include metadata management, resource discovery, and legacy data migration will be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for a potentially diverse range of suppliers to engage, fostering competition and innovation in the delivery of library services.

## Notice

The solution will encompass the provision of a traditional library management package as outlined in the APUC framework agreement, including circulation, metadata management and resource discovery interface. It will include a comprehensive Knowledgebase, Link Resolver, hosted EZproxy and Journal A-Z facility. The system shall be modern, responsive, and accessible. The project will include the migration of bibliographic, item, patron and holdings records, and as much legacy data as is possible from our existing Sierra system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The solution will encompass the provision of a traditional library management package as outlined in the APUC framework agreement, including circulation, metadata management and resource discovery interface. It will include a comprehensive Knowledgebase, Link Resolver, hosted EZproxy and Journal A-Z facility. The system shall be modern, responsive, and accessible. The project will include the migration of bibliographic, item, patron and holdings records, and as much legacy data as is possible from our existing Sierra system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421052 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £464,322 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Additional buyers | SRUC |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48161000 - Library management system

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421052

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421052
  CS-UHI-18145 - Library Mgmt. System - The solution will encompass the provision of a traditional library management package as outlined in the APUC framework agreement, including circulation, metadata management and resource discovery interface. It will include a comprehensive Knowledgebase, Link Resolver, hosted EZproxy and Journal A-Z facility. The system shall be modern, responsive, and accessible. The project will include the migration of bibliographic, item, patron and holdings records, and as much legacy data as is possible from our existing Sierra system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660417

## Provenance

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