Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services
About This Opportunity
APUC Limited United Kingdom: Library Services Platform(s) and. Services contract awarded, ICT & digital. Awarded to OCLC (UK) Ltd (GBP 21.0M, Feb 2025).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software and IT support. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Framework for Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges
in Scotland including provision of all software and any associated licensing. Potential Services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting.
Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments. The framework agreement includes:
Lot1 - Library Services Platform(s) and Lot2 - Resource and Reading List Management Systems.
The agreement will be open to the members of Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) and other UK procurement consortia as listed further below.
Framework for Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the UK.
Lot 1, Library Services Platform(s)including provision of all software and any associated licensing and subscription. Potential Services include, but are not limited to:
System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting.
Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments.
This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education purchasing consortia as follows:
Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E1.
http: //www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC);
https: //www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC);
https: //www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC);
https: //www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC);
https: //www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW)
https: //www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
https: //www.thecpc.ac.uk/members
Scottish Confederation of University Research Libraries (SCURL)
https: //www.scurl.ac.uk/about-members
Framework for Library Services Platform(s) and Associated Services for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the UK.
Lot 2, Resource and Reading List Systems including: provision of all software and any associated licensing and subscription. Potential Services include, but are not limited to:
System Implementation; Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting.
Required solutions should have the capability to operate effectively across multi-campus environments.
This framework agreement is available to participation from Full and Associate Members, and future members, within the UK higher education purchasing consortia as follows:
Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and associated members listed in Appendix E1.
http: //www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC);
https: //www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC);
https: //www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC);
https: //www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC);
https: //www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW)
https: //www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
https: //www.thecpc.ac.uk/members
Scottish Confederation of University Research Libraries (SCURL)
https: //www.scurl.ac.uk/about-members
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 16, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 023559-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About APUC Limited
APUC Limited has issued 114 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 67 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to OCLC (UK) Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by APUC Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
OCLC (UK) Ltd was awarded the contract for £21,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 023559-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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