Library Linking Tool
key details
| Value | £145,892 (£175,070 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 72000000 |
| Region | Wales |
| Deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-06046d |
Award
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZ DISC, Inc (Third Iron) | £144,825 | 9 Mar 2026 | pending |
description
Digital Health and Care Wales (“DHCW”) has awarded a contract for the provision of a market‑ready Library Linking Tool to support NHS Wales staff in accessing licensed and subscribed electronic knowledge resources. The solution enables seamless linking from publisher platforms and other online environments to full‑text content available through the NHS Wales e‑Library, supporting evidence‑based decision‑making across NHS Wales.
The contract covers the supply, implementation, support, maintenance, training and ongoing development of a Library Linking Tool for All Wales use. The solution supports OpenURL linking, OpenAthens and IP authentication, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2), Welsh language provision, national deployment across NHS Wales devices, and integration with existing NHS Wales library systems.
The procurement was conducted using the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
documents
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml , biddingDocuments
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002569-2026 , tenderNotice
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notice history
2 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 002569-2026 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021023-2026 |
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