Tender

Library Services in Suffolk

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2024 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Library Services in Suffolk. The contract, valued at £82,112,676 excluding VAT, will span 6 years from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2031, with a possible extension of up to 6 years. The submission deadline for this tender is 7th August 2024 at 12 noon. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure above the threshold. The main procurement category is services, and the industry classification is for library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The contracting authority is the Suffolk County Council located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.

This tender for Library Services in Suffolk presents a significant business opportunity for service providers looking to engage in the cultural services industry. Businesses involved in library services, archives, museums, and related cultural offerings would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a substantial contract value over a long period and the potential for extension, successful bidders stand to gain stable revenue streams and opportunities for business growth by fulfilling the County Council's statutory requirements under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964.

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Notice Title

Library Services in Suffolk

Notice Description

Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations and community outreach to meet Suffolk County Council's statutory requirements under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. This includes responsibility for provision of strategy, buildings, staff, mobile library fleet, resources and information technology. The contract period will be for 6 years (1st June 2025 - 31st May 2031) with the option to extend for up to a further 6 years. The total contract value (including the extension period) is PS82,112,676 excluding VAT. The submission deadline is 7th August 2024 at 12noon. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35be5ccb-bf4f-4fe0-b0c8-562b18078207
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/871555bf-07ee-4920-be83-39b1ae361ef6
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Youngs
Contact Email
michelle.youngs@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265789

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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