Contract award · 20 Nov 2024

Supply of Library Management Systems & Associated Services

The British Library awarded “Supply of Library Management Systems & Associated Services” to Ex Libris (UK) Limited for £2.66m on 20 Nov 2024.

Software & information systems Yorkshire and the Humber

BuyerThe British Library

Value £2.66m

WinnerEx Libris (UK) Limited

Procedure

Procedure as published: Other - Single Tender Action Above Threshold.

Buyer: The British Library · Body governed by public law
Supplier: Ex Libris (UK) Limited
Value: £2,659,973
Procedure: Other - Single Tender Action Above Threshold
Sector: Software & information systems · Library management system (CPV 48161000)
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Official notice: View on Contracts Finder
Timeline: Contract date20 Nov 2024

Published11 Dec 2024Published 21 days after the contract date

Description

Supply and implementation of the Alma, Primo and Rapido library management system

About the supplier

Ex Libris (UK) Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 03438440).

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