---
title: "Award of Library Management System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746971"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-09"
---

# Award of Library Management System

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746971

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Library Management System to Civica UK Limited. The contract, with an amount of £160,000.00 GBP, was signed on 25th September 2023. This contract, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, falls under the services category and was deemed necessary due to the unique capabilities of the system for managing library catalogues and member databases.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of library management systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions for managing library resources and member databases. Companies offering innovative and specialised library software services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The successful bidder, Civica UK Limited, secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for businesses with a strong track record in providing tailored solutions to public sector organisations.

## Notice

Provision of Spydus Library Management System via Crown Commercial Services Back Office Software framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council required to renew their contract for the provision of Spydus Library Management System. This is a key part of being able to deliver library services across Aberdeen and also to integrate with other library provisions in other local authority areas.

### Procurement Information

The Library Management system is a unique system that manages both the library catalogues of resources and the database of active library members. There are no other systems currently utilised that can manage the full range of functions and activities required. this is a compliant purchase through Crown Commercial Services Back Office Software Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490027 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 1AQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48161000 - Library management system
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490027

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490027
  Award of Library Management System - Provision of Spydus Library Management System via Crown Commercial Services Back Office Software framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746971

## Provenance

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