Published date: 6 September 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 October 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Library management system - 48161000

Location of contract

WR5 2NP

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

WCC 00000299

Published date

6 September 2017

Closing date

5 October 2017

Contract start date

1 September 2018

Contract end date

31 August 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)

Anyone may ask to participate, but only those who are pre-selected will be invited to submit initial tenders and to negotiate.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Council and University of Worcester are seeking a solution that is fit-for-purpose, future proofed, and flexible for the changing needs of a modern library solution, in order to provide an enhanced set of library services both for the public in Worcestershire and for all academic users of the University wherever they are based.
The core scope of the required service is a solution to support and deliver the operational requirements of the two sets of library services provided by the Council and the University: to satisfy current requirements and also for known or expected future needs.
The University has a separate and specific need for a set of tools to manage the University's online and print subscriptions, and the discovery of all University library resources.
The requirements of a modern library solution have evolved since the original contract was signed: new digital ways of interaction, the need for end-to-end digital processing and integration with other mainstream digital services have all had an impact. Enhanced functionality and integration is now required between the various components of the library solution, and with other Council and University systems, such as Pharos and MyPC.
Much duplicated effort is spent in maintaining the current University specific systems and managing the University's increasingly complex interactions. A solution is now required which includes the management of both print and online resources, an improved user experience, improved workflows, and which provides a connected picture of resource usage, which is pivotal to decision-making around purchases.

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Post evaluation of the SQ successful Suppliers will be invited to submit a completed ITT and associated tender documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the `Submit your Return` button at the bottom of the page.

Any questions or clarification should be conducted via `Correspondence` through this portal.

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If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click `Express Interest`.

Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click `Opt in` which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire (SQ).

Post evaluation of the SQ successful Suppliers will be invited to submit a completed ITT and associated tender documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the `Submit your Return` button at the bottom of the page


Any questions or clarification should be conducted via `Correspondence` through this portal.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Adrian Ash (CCO)

Address

Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom

Telephone

01905 845556

Email

aash1@worcestershire.gov.uk