---
title: "PPE1002152 Innovative Interfaces Sierra Library Management Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776790"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-08-30"
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# PPE1002152 Innovative Interfaces Sierra Library Management Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776790

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## Summary

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The University of Glasgow is currently in the Award stage of its procurement process for the renewal of the Innovative Interfaces Sierra Library Management Software for the period of 2024-2025. This contract, identified as PPE1002152, falls under the industry category of Education and is designated for the delivery location of Glasgow, UK (region UKM82). The procurement method was limited, carried out without prior publication due to technical reasons as stipulated by Regulations 2015-33. The contract, valued at GBP 127,679, was awarded to Innovative Interfaces Incorporated on 15 August 2024 and involves an internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses operating within the library management software industry, especially those capable of providing specialised, technically demanding solutions. The procurement was initiated under exceptional circumstances that precluded competition, highlighting the need for technical expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tech and educational services sectors could particularly benefit from understanding the specific requirements and high standards expected in similar future procurements, enhancing their market positioning and potential for securing comparable contracts. 

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## Notice

PPE1002152 Innovative Interfaces Sierra Library Management Software renewal 2024-2025. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1002152 Innovative Interfaces Sierra Library Management Software 2024-2025. This PPE request relates to the Library Management System software, Sierra, as delivered by Innovative Interfaces (a subsidiary of Clarivate). Sierra is an essential software platform for the Library, providing system support for the access and acquisition of both print and digital resources, cataloguing and metadata functionality for staff and student discovery of resources, etc.

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513277 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £127,679 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATIVE INTERFACES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513277

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513277
  PPE1002152 Innovative Interfaces Sierra Library Management Software - PPE1002152 Innovative Interfaces Sierra Library Management Software renewal 2024-2025. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776790

## Provenance

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