Tender

Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Feb 2019 at 20:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is currently seeking providers for the "Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford" through a selective procurement process using a restricted procedure. This tender is aimed at facilitating library services for residents who are physically unable to access libraries on their own. The tender was published on 8th February 2019, and interested bidders must submit their proposals by the deadline of 1st March 2019. The estimated contract value is £27,500, and the anticipated contract period will commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2020. The service will primarily be delivered in the North West region of England, specifically in Trafford.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on social services, particularly those involved in community support initiatives. Companies that have experience with volunteer coordination, community engagement, or delivering social services will find this project particularly suitable. By participating, bidders can contribute to enhancing community services while expanding their business footprint within the public sector, particularly in fulfilling the specialised needs of vulnerable populations in Trafford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford

Notice Description

Trafford Council wish to invite providers to express their interest for the provision of Home Library Service in Trafford. Background to the requirement: The Home Library Service is for any resident of Trafford who; 1. Is physically unable to get to a Trafford library and has no one to help them do so 2. Can get to a library but cannot carry books/items home 3. Is a carer and is unable to visit libraries due to limited time as a result of their caring responsibilities. The Requirements: 1. Having a named person who will liaise with Access Trafford to operate the Home Library Service 2. Recruiting volunteers to visit clients and deliver items 3. Ensure volunteers have suitable checks in place i.e. DBS checks 4. Delivering books/items to clients' homes normally once every three weeks 5. Selecting, issuing renewing, requesting and returning items for clients 6. Paying volunteers' travelling expenses 7. Undertaking, jointly with Access Trafford, occasional surveys of clients to assess satisfaction 8. Accepting referrals for new clients from Access Trafford and other agencies such as Adult Social Care 9. Offering a friendly approach to clients as well as maintaining confidentiality about any personal information relating to them in accordance with the Data Protection Act 10. Providing some social contact when able to spend some time with the clients 11. Indemnify and keep indemnified Trafford Council from and against any and all loss, damage or liability suffered and legal costs incurred by the Council resulting from a breach of this agreement by the provider including; * Any act, neglect or default of their employees or agents * Breaches in respect of any matter arising from the supply of the service resulting in any successful claim by a third party.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2184770a-cc84-48cc-abbb-06acf7366a71
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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