Tender

LCC - Library Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 16:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is re-procuring its Library Services contract and is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced partner to manage these services. This tender, classified under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" and "Other community, social and personal services", is focused on delivering high-quality and accessible library services across Lincolnshire. The contract, commencing on 1st April 2026 and potentially lasting up to ten years, has an estimated value of £80,000,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, utilizing a competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates include a tender period ending on 8th January 2025. The services will be provided in England and may extend to the Greater Lincolnshire region through collaboration with North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in library management, IT services, and community engagement. Companies capable of delivering modern, sustainable, and community-focused library services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement to provide a comprehensive library service, including core library services, community support, and rural services, aligns well with businesses experienced in diverse service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, supported by the competitive procurement method which facilitates open negotiation and potential long-term partnerships with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC - Library Services

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council has circa 5000 employees, working as 'One Council' to deliver on 4 key priorities: - High aspirations - The opportunity to enjoy life to the full - Thriving environments - Good-value council services Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is re-procuring its Library Services contract and is seeking a partner, that has the knowledge, skills and experience, to run and manage those services on the Council's behalf. LCC has a statutory obligation to provide a comprehensive and efficient library services for all persons who live, work or study in Lincolnshire. The services within the contract will broadly cover the following services: - Core Library Services - Community Library Support Services - Rural Library Services - Contracted Services (Prison and Schools) - Associated IT (hardware and software) The service will need to be: - Modern; providing world-class access to its services both online and through digital technology. - Sustainable; a network of sustainable library buildings offering opportunities for life-long learning and access to information. - Strong; helping communities to help themselves by supporting the continued development of Community Libraries with training, advice and resources. - Engaged; promoting the benefits of reading and learning. - Supportive; providing a range of specialist support to people who have difficulty reaching libraries, including without limitation the Home Library Service and Listening Lincs. The contract shall be for an initial period of Five (5) years commencing 1st April 2026, with option to extend for a further Five (5) years with a total potential duration of Ten (10) years. This will follow a period of transition from the existing provider. To reflect a long-term agreement a maximum value range of PS80,000,000 has been agreed; the Council does not guarantee that this value will be made available over the term and is intended to be indicative at this stage. This opportunity will be run as a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance of the requirements of section 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 This procurement is being structured to allow the Council's key partner authorities in the Greater Lincolnshire region to have the option to enter into a Contract for Library Services with the Service Provider if they should wish too on the basis of this Contract Notice. The Contract will be structured in a form to allow North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council to exercise the option to contract directly with the Service Provider for some or all of the Services and other services delivered by them in exercise of their functions through a Deed of Accession. There are no plans for this to happen currently.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4407ab3f-ee6e-454c-b938-597216ce0779
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5322c3-2062-498f-8354-95f92d6c1b7b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire 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
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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