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University of Hertfordshire

Library Discovery Platform - AWARD

Software & IT SystemsCPV 48000000
ValueValue not published
Deadline22 Dec 2025
Published7 May 2026
RegionUK-wide
Timeline
Published 7 May 2026ClosedCloses 22 Dec 2025
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The brief

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 tender pack are the Invitation to Tender document (ITT) and Appendices.

Full instructions on submission requirements are included in the ITT.

Please ensure that you have submitted/uploaded your documents in plenty of time of the closing date as the portal will close at exactly 12 noon and we will not be able to accept any documents submitted after that time.

Any questions or queries, please get in touch via the In-Tend correspondence feature.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The University requires a library discovery platform

The University requires a library discovery platform to provide users with a centralized, user-friendly interface to search for and access library resources.

02

The system implementation must be completed

The system implementation must be completed with platform ready for go live by start of 26/27 Academic year in September 2026.

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