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Provision of Maintenance Services for Library Self-Service Equipment

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2025 at 23:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of maintenance services for library self-service equipment, specifically library kiosk support and maintenance under the CPV classification "Library software package". This contract pertains to the services category and involves delivery exclusively in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract being awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1 April 2024, with the contract period spanning from 13 May 2024 to 12 May 2025. The contract was awarded to Bibliotheca Limited, a large-scale enterprise, with an award date of 1 May 2024 and a publication date of 11 April 2025. The contract is valued at £43,510.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library technology and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in library software packages and those capable of providing reliable support and maintenance for self-service kiosks would find this engagement beneficial. Although the contract is already awarded, understanding the types of services sought and the procurement methods used by Birmingham City Council can position businesses for future opportunities. Large enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities were deemed suitable for this tender, indicating a preference for established providers with considerable resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Maintenance Services for Library Self-Service Equipment

Notice Description

Provision of Library Kiosk Support & Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f69d860-76ae-4cb2-a497-23509fe5031a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f2c5d1c-b93b-4ea3-a7b2-e3f3f8c2f865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,510 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,510 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2024 - 12 May 2025 6-12 months
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOTHECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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