Tender

Knowledge Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2019 at 09:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking providers for a contract titled "Knowledge Services" aimed at delivering library services for public health staff and council directorates through an online library service, along with access to BASE Libraries. This open tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 13:00 on 20 March 2019. The contract is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and will span from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2020. The procurement focuses on health and social work services, presenting a significant opportunity for suppliers in this field.

This procurement presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in library management services, information technology support for libraries, and health-related service provision. Smaller enterprises and voluntary community services are especially encouraged to participate, as this contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations. Engaging in this tender could foster growth for those aiming to deliver innovative library solutions tailored to the needs of public health organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knowledge Services

Notice Description

The Provider will be expected to run an online library service and to perform library services for Public Health Directorate Staff and Council Directorates including through access to the BASE Libraries. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 13:00 hours on 20 March 2019 Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 13:00 hours on 20 March 2019 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14caf53b-135e-4e2b-bcd5-5f3195a5e1b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767c439d-1072-4570-b615-dc68c7072fa1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79500000 - Office-support services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79980000 - Subscription services

79995000 - Library management services

79995100 - Archiving services

79995200 - Cataloguing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dorian Moon
Contact Email
dorian_moon@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 5129

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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