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Out of Hours Library Services

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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28 Jan 2022 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent initiated a procurement process for "Out of Hours Library Services," focusing on security and library services, located in the South East of England. The procurement was completed with the contract awarded on 18 January 2022, and it has a total value of £65,000, covering the contract period from 27 September 2021 to 26 September 2022. The tender period concluded on 13 August 2021, and the evaluation process resulted in the selection of Sight & Sound Security Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the security and library services sectors, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in similar contract processes can help businesses expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in public sector contracts, contributing to potential growth and increased revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of Hours Library Services

Notice Description

The University sought tenders for out of hours library services. Contract was awarded for Lot 1 - Library Manning Service Ref: PC20_007

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12129ff1-3cc2-44cf-9f0a-e6e529252cfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0511cb8a-5078-466f-85d6-b0589063ef26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGHT & SOUND SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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