Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University of Hertfordshire · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Ebsco International Inc
- Value
- Not published
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
- Sector
- Software & information systems · Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000)
- Region
- East of England
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date20 Apr 2026
- Published7 May 2026Published 17 days after the contract date
Description
The University of Hertfordshire ("The University") is looking to award a call off contract for the implementation and provision of a Library Discover Platform under APUC framework 'Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services: Lot1, Library Services Platform(s)' (reference ITS1062AP). It is intended that the contract will run for an initial period of two years with the option to extend by a further two years in one-year increments (i.e. 2+1+1) with approval by both parties, subject to satisfactory performance. The University requires a library discovery platform to provide users with a centralized, user-friendly interface to search for and access library resources. The platform will combine various sources like the library catalogue, e-resources, institutional repositories, and open access content into a single search experience. The system implementation must be completed with platform ready for go live by start of 26/27 Academic year in September 2026. Included within this t…
About the supplier
Ebsco International Inc: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company BR011966).