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Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Feb 2021 at 14:53

Award Notice
Tender

12 Oct 2020 at 07:06

Tender Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2019 at 10:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking to enhance its public library services through the "Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework". This procurement focuses on library automation equipment, aiming to facilitate public access to library services beyond regular staffed hours. The procurement method is an open procedure, and this contract is set for a period of 36 months, starting on 1 March 2021, with a potential extension of 12 months. The tender period concluded on 18 November 2020, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £400,000, with a minimum value of £300,000. The service will specifically cater to libraries located in England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in library automation and access control technologies. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions for enhancing public library accessibility, particularly those experienced in similar frameworks or projects, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to further partnerships and projects within the educational and public services sectors, benefiting businesses looking to expand their services in library and educational technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council public library service intends to establish a system for the efficient control of entry to library buildings that allows members of the public to access library services outside of normal library staffed opening times. This is a single supplier framework for 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1565a17c-a4ca-4eb1-8faf-94b2527c0186
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a67669-8554-463a-a4cb-774881e409d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30238000 - Library automation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2024 2-3 years
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LGSS ON BEHALF OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOTHECA

Further Information

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