London, 28 September 2020. PTFS Europe is delighted to announce that we have retained our position to supply the Koha library management system and other solutions via the latest Digital Marketplace G-Cloud 12 framework which went live on 28 September 2020. As well as being able to buy library software and support services directly from PTFS Europe, customers have the choice of buying the same services in partnership with Bramble Hub on the framework.
The full list of products and services available from PTFS Europe, either direct or in partnership with Bramble Hub, includes the open source solutions Koha for library management, the Vufind discovery service, the Metabase data analytics platform and RT: Request Tracker for enquiry management as well as implementation, training and support services.
"We are delighted to be selected to be on the G-Cloud framework for the eighth year running. We are always keen that the process for libraries to buy new software systems should be as straightforward as possible. This framework agreement enables us to continue to offer a straightforward route for public sector organisations to procure the Koha open source library system and other software solutions. We look forward to continuing to implement Koha and the other systems we work with through this important framework."
Nick Phipps, Director of Sales at PTFS Europe
Koha Library Management System
The Koha library management system is a completely web-based application providing staff and public users with access to the system through web browsers. The system comprises core modules: acquisitions with EDI, circulation, cataloguing, serials and comprehensive reporting functionality. The Koha online catalogue (OPAC) offers end users excellent search capabilities together with a full range of personalisation services. Koha's depth of functionality continues to develop to meet the changing needs of libraries and their users.
About PTFS Europe
PTFS Europe provides a wide range of products for the library market. These include the open source library system Koha and open source solutions for enquiry management, electronic resource management, reading list management and business analytics. PTFS Europe is also the European support company for PTFS Inc's Knowvation digital repository. An ISO27001 company, PTFS Europe provides the full range of services needed to implement, host and support these products.