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CWC23036

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Library Self-Service Kiosks, as part of the Library RFID Solutions (Lot 1) under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Library Hardware Solutions Framework 350_23. The procurement, categorised under 'Library automation equipment' (CPV code 30238000), concluded with the award stage being reached on 30th September 2025. The contracted supplier is Bibliotheca Limited. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating that the process involved predefined suppliers. The contract, valued at £206,000, covers the delivery within the West Midlands, UK, beginning from 5th September 2025 and concluding on 4th September 2032.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in library technology and automation to expand within the public sector. The nature of the framework agreement implies potential future opportunities for suppliers specialising in similar fields and capable of delivering efficient and innovative solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to benefit, given the Council's emphasis on inclusivity in its procurement policies. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain valuable public sector experience, potentially facilitating further growth and collaboration with other public bodies.

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Notice Title

CWC23036

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council has awarded a contract for Library Self Service Kiosks following a further competition under Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Library Hardware Solutions Framework 350_23, Lot 1 Library RFID Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24059d22-9359-465d-a728-c3e488c7b044
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d53cf67b-8b5b-4ca6-b7d8-5c6fdb454ce9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2032 Over 5 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOTHECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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