Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-6aa2-7031-b384-7032656774c3/tlc-library-management-system-library-app-and-library-services-platform

awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs

# TLC Library Management System, Library App and Library Services Platform

[London Borough of Sutton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-sutton)

Estimated value

£11,000,000

Published

30 Mar 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

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- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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- Sets up a framework

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## About this tender

The London Borough of Sutton is conducted this procurement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure (with Dialogue) in accordance with the requirements of The Procurement Act 2023 (section 20(4)). The procurement is being carried by the London

Borough of Sutton on behalf of The Library Consortium (TLC). The Authority was looking to put in place a framework with a single supplier for a period of 6 years.

Implementation will be carried out by the successful supplier prior to the "Go-Live" with contract start date of 1 April 2027.

The key stages of the procurement were:

Participation Stage (Stage 1)

Dialogue Stage (Stage 2)

### Tender Stage (Stage 3)

The Framework was set up by the London Borough of Sutton on behalf of The Library consortium members and for use across the Consortium. At the core of the Consortium is

the Library Management System, app and platform, but the Consortium also works in partnership via contracts (set up by member Council's) for stock, transport and digital

resources, including eBooks.

With 23 local authority members, TLC is one of the largest public library consortia in England.

## CPV classification

Library automation equipment Library software package Library software development services Library services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-052303-2026-03-30T17:29:54+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-052303-2026-03-30T17:29:54+01:00)

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