EDIS-24-003 - Provision of a Library Management System

A Contract Award Notice
by THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
10 year (est.)
Value
£4M
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
28 Jul 2025
Delivery
To 06 Jun 2035 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Belfast

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

Award Detail

1 Softlink Europe (Witney)
  • Contract
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £4,400,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Renewal Options

Optional extension periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.

Award Criteria

AC1 2c Detailed Functional Requirements 35.0
AC2 2d Delivery and Support of the Proposed Solution 25.0
AC3 Social Value 10.0
AC4 Cost 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • 48160000 - Library software package
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 48100000 - Industry specific software package

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The contract value stated in this notice is the higher value within the range £3,711,331.45 - £4,400,000.00 and includes all available extension periods and a contingency figure to enable onboarding of possible new builds during full available contract period.

Reference

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