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002894 PLR library loans data

Awarded to CIVICA UK LIMITED

British Library Board(buyer)

Published
Published 4 November 2026
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Overview

The British Library Board has awarded a contract for the provision of a managed Public Lending Right (PLR) library borrowing data service. The scope includes collecting and submitting borrowing data from approximately 130 participating library authorities, administering reimbursement arrangements, managing data connections and onboarding new authorities, and providing ongoing support under a fixed annual service agreement. The contract has been awarded to Civica UK Limited with an award value of £45,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
4 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Data supply services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£45,000
Award date
3 November 2026
Contract period
4 November 2026 → 2 November 2029
Contract length
3 years
Winner
  • CIVICA UK LIMITED

This contract ends on 2 November 2029.

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About the winner

CIVICA UK LIMITED

Based in
London
Public contracts won
645
Across UK and EU notices

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    4 November 2026

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