Library Management System

Hartlepool Borough Council invite tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced organisations with the capacity to provide a proven tried and tested off the shelf- system for their Library Management System. Bidders must have an off-the-shelf Library Management System which meets the Mandatory requirements of this tender and has been tried, tested and been fully operational for at least 12 months by at least 1 organisation apart from itself. Proposed solutions must have a minimum user base of preferably 3 local authorities or colleges of Further Education. Tenders will not be entertained from bidders unable to provide this evidence of an established working solution at comparative sites. The full requirements will be given within the tender documentation. Organisations wishing to register an interest and download tender documents, should apply via the ProContract e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com Registration is Free of Charge. All completed tender documentation must also be returned via the ProContract e-tendering portal only and by no later than 14:00 hours on Friday 27th August 2021. (Postal and e-mailed submissions will not be accepted.) It is anticipated that the contract will commence on award followed by an implementation period to enable the fully functional system to go LIVE by 10th March 2022.