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title: "Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000770166"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000770166

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by APUC Limited, involves a framework agreement for Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services targeting universities and colleges across Scotland and the UK. The procurement falls under the education category, with services such as system implementation, migration support, and hosting, capable of supporting multi-campus environments. The tender follows an open procedure focusing on service delivery quality and price as award criteria. The contract value amounts to £27 million, divided into two lots: Library Services Platform(s) and Resource and Reading List Systems. The recently completed award stage saw active contracts signed on 3 March 2026 and 25 February 2025, respectively, with anticipated completion over four years and possible renewal periods of 24 months each.

This tender presents a rich opportunity for businesses providing education-focused software and services, offering a platform to collaborate with UK higher education purchasing consortia. Companies well-suited to compete are those with established solutions capable of delivering a comprehensive software suite across various campuses, ensuring seamless implementation and support services. With a focus on service quality, businesses can leverage their existing infrastructure and past experiences in similar environments to secure a proposition in the market, potentially achieving significant growth. Prospective bidders should demonstrate robust supply chain management systems and exhibit a commitment to community benefits through efforts like staff training, apprenticeships, and local investments. Businesses meeting these criteria and showcasing their capabilities can become valuable partners in this substantial framework agreement, fostering sustainable business expansion.

## Notice

Framework for Library Services Platform(s) 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 Services Platform(s) and Lot2 - Resource and Reading 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 Services Platform(s)

Framework for Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the UK. Lot 1, Library Services Platform(s)including provision of all software and any associated licensing and subscription. 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 purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E1. 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) https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members Scottish Confederation of University Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/about-members

Renewal: Two further extension periods of up to twelve months each.

Resource and Reading List Systems

Framework for Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the UK. Lot 2, Resource and Reading List Systems including: provision of all software and any associated licensing and subscription. 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 purchasing consortia as follows: Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E1. 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) https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members Scottish Confederation of University Research Libraries (SCURL) https://www.scurl.ac.uk/about-members

Renewal: Two periods of up to twelve months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551796 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Four years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000,000 |
| Lots value | £27,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL; EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS; EX LIBRIS; KORTEXT; OCLC (UK; PTFS EUROPE; SIRSI LIMITED (TRADING AS "SIRSIDYNIX; TALIS EDUCATION LTD (TRADING AS TECHNOLOGY FROM SAGE |

## 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
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551796
- 24 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510518
  Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services - Framework for Library Services Platform(s) 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 Services Platform(s) and Lot2 - Resource and Reading 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=MAR551796
  Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services - Framework for Library Services Platform(s) 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 Services Platform(s) and Lot2 - Resource and Reading 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.ucsp.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770166
- https://www.ess-sims.co.uk/
- https://www.ess-sims.co.uk/,13NewCavendishStreet
- https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- 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/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scurl.ac.uk/about-members
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members

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