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EDIS-24-003 - Provision of a Library Management System

the Education Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: the Education Authority

Buyer Address: 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UKN, BT1 2NQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ict.procure@eani.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
4400000.0 GBP
Published
28 Jul 2025, 11:41
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
48160000 - Library software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
SOFTLINK EUROPE LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by further periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Optional extension periods of 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 2c Detailed Functional Requirements

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 2d Delivery and Support of the Proposed Solution

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Social Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): AC4 Cost

Contracts

Contract Title: Contract

Awards

Award Title: Contract

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