Scope
Description
This tender is for a Discovery library search tool, principally comprising:
• An end-user interface allowing searching and discovery of the library's resources.
• The underlying system stack to manage resources and make them available to end-users via a suite of tools (Knowledge Base, subscription management incl. OA resources, full-text link-resolver, Database/package A-Z, individual journal title A-Z).
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031
- Possible extension to 31 July 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extension following satisfactory performance in the initial contract period.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48160000 - Library software package
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality - 70%
Price 30%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
University of Worcester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJR-8772-LLDP
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ
United Kingdom
Email: uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.worcester.ac.uk/
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government