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Operation of York's Library Service

City of York Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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19 Jul 2019 at 09:01

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Sep 2018 at 13:58

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Jul 2018 at 15:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is seeking a long-term partner to operate and manage its Library and Archives service under the tender titled "Operation of York's Library Service." This contract is expected to run for 15 years, starting from 1st April 2019, with a potential extension of 5 additional years. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £32 million, with a minimum threshold of £20 million, falling under the category of library and archive services. The open procurement process was published on 13th July 2018, and tenders were to be submitted by 19th October 2018. The service includes operating fourteen static libraries, a mobile library, and a home library service across the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in library services, facility management, and community engagement. Companies that specialise in operating public-facing services, investments in community facilities, or sustainable service provision will find this an excellent fit. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support their involvement while aiming to enhance local library services for the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation of York's Library Service

Notice Description

City of York Council, is seeking a long term partner to operate and manage its Library and Archives service for a period of 15 years from 1st April 2019, with a possible extension of a further 5 years. This will include the operation, on-going maintenance and potential investment into and/or redevelopment of the Council's existing library facilities. The service provides 14 static libraries (of which one is currently replaced by a temporary dedicated mobile facility due to the emergency closure of the building), 1 reading cafe, 1 mobile library, and a home library service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c7b0a47-bba9-48b1-bbcb-a4a977d40043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc5a1fc-a38b-4d65-b427-8fa30fdae9a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,250,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 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
City of York Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual Limited

Further Information

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