Tender

350_18 Library Solutions and Self Service Technology

ESPO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Dec 2018 at 10:51

Tender Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2018 at 10:39

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Apr 2018 at 09:15

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, located in Leicester, England, is currently at the Tender stage for the procurement titled "350_18 Library Solutions and Self Service Technology." This solicitation seeks to establish a framework agreement for library RFID equipment and management systems, with an estimated value of £20 million. The closing date for submitting tenders is 12:00 midday on 7th January 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2019, with a potential extension of up to 24 months, covering various public bodies across the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library automation, technology solutions, and management systems. Companies providing RFID technology, self-service solutions, and library management software would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers should also be capable of delivering associated services such as installation, support, and maintenance, catering to a diverse range of public sector clients, including local authorities and educational establishments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

350_18 Library Solutions and Self Service Technology

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers for the provision of library services and self-service technology. The framework will cover a range of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, Open Library technology and Library Management Systems (LMS) services including installation, tagging, service, support, maintenance and additional associated services to include but not limited to project management, on-site supervision, quality control and customer training. Lot 1: Library RFID solutions, self-service technology and additional services - This lot requires Suppliers to supply, install, commission, service, support and maintain equipment for self-service terminals using RFID technologies and open library technology in libraries. Lot 2: Library management systems and associated services - Suppliers must provide either a supplier hosted or client hosted library management system that will keep a record of all activity and transactions which occur within the library. Also provided should be any associated hosted hardware, installation, maintenance and training. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go towww.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '350_18' d) Express an interest (e)Download the tender from the website. Please note: The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 07/01/2019. Additional information: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '350_18' d) Express an interest (e)Download the tender from the website. Please note: The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 07/01/2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc8bc6b-84b0-4e74-a1f4-d57b65b85de0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

30238000 - Library automation equipment

48160000 - Library software package

72212160 - Library software development services

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

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