Award

Libraries Connected

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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06 Dec 2023 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council awarded a contract for the "Libraries Connected" project, a regional subscription managing the NW and Yorkshire Consortium Library Materials Contract. The contract, valued at £3000 GBP, was directly awarded to The Society of Chief Librarians. The procurement method was Direct award, with a tender period ending on 17th March 2023 and a contract period running from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, and falls under the services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software packages and information systems to engage with the Libraries Connected project initiated by Sheffield City Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project is already in the award stage, interested businesses can explore potential collaborations with the buying organisation to provide services and products related to library management and consortium contracting services.

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Notice Title

Libraries Connected

Notice Description

A regional subscription which includes the high-level management of the NW and Yorkshire Consortium Library Materials Contract and facilitates cooperative working across the region to obtain additional discounts and services, share good practice, networking etc. The award is approved, decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1725a4dd-80f2-4b36-89d8-968873d83608
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a9c61d-5d7b-437c-885d-5085974e1bb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SOCIETY OF CHIEF LIBRARIANS

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