---
title: "Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789.json)

## Summary

The University of the West of Scotland, based in Paisley, has completed the procurement process for renewing its Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems across multiple campuses, including Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley, and London. This contract falls under the education category and pertains to the procurement of goods. The procedure followed was an open procedure, highlighting transparency and competitiveness in the tendering process. The contract, valued at £300,000, was signed on 25th June 2025. The primary location for this contract's execution is in the UK, and it specifically addresses the Software as a Service (SaaS) model for educational institutions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology solutions, particularly those offering SaaS services. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver sophisticated management systems that meet the diverse needs of multiple campus locations are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract was awarded to Ex Libris (UK) Ltd, demonstrating the preference for experienced providers in the sector. Businesses aiming to expand in the public education sector can benefit significantly from such opportunities by aligning their products and services with the specific technological needs of higher education institutions.

## Notice

The University has a requirement to renew the Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems at the following campuses only: Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London (including centrally registered UWS students studying at other satellite college locations, and registered users of the shared library service operated by UWS at Dumfries and Galloway College on behalf of local FE & HE students) for SaaS services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to renew the Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems at the following campuses only: Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London (including centrally registered UWS students studying at other satellite college locations, and registered users of the shared library service operated by UWS at Dumfries and Galloway College on behalf of local FE & HE students) for SaaS services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535052 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535052

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535052
  Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems - The University has a requirement to renew the Library Resource and Reading List Management Systems at the following campuses only: Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London (including centrally registered UWS students studying at other satellite college locations, and registered users of the shared library service operated by UWS at Dumfries and Galloway College on behalf of local FE & HE students) for SaaS services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.uws.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789

## 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-r6ebe6-0000804789. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000804789.json.