Tender

GB-Shrewsbury: DMCV 002 - Church Stretton Library Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Oct 2017 at 10:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is seeking proposals for the delivery of library services in Church Stretton, Shropshire, through an open procurement process. The tender titled "GB-Shrewsbury: DMCV 002 - Church Stretton Library Service" is currently in the tender stage and invites submissions until 2nd February 2018. The contract term is set for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000, aimed at ensuring a sustainable library service amidst changing community needs, ensuring that the library remains integral to local life while adapting to new digital opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in managing library services or community-focused activities. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative service delivery models, community engagement strategies, and the ability to reduce reliance on council funding will be particularly well-suited to compete. The evolving nature of library services to include health and well-being initiatives, as well as arts and cultural projects, indicates a growing market for those who can creatively enhance the role of libraries in community settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Shrewsbury: DMCV 002 - Church Stretton Library Service

Notice Description

Details of current provision. Church Stretton Library is currently located at Church Street, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6DQ. The library provides access to the full range of library services. There are free computer facilities with internet access and printing, plus a selection of digital library resources. There is a Local History collection of reference and lending material, supported by a team of volunteers. Regular library events include 'Rhyme Times' for children, 'Time to Listen' story sessions for adults and author talks. There is a team of volunteers who deliver library books to housebound readers. Future library provision will need to be delivered within the town of Church Stretton but is not conditional on its existing location within the town. Our Requirements: The Council is seeking a Contractor to deliver a library service in Church Stretton. The term of the Contract will be 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Our requirement is that Shropshire Council funding for this Contract should reduce over the Contract term; Tenderers are required to put forward proposals detailing how Shropshire Council funding will be fully or partially replaced, whilst at the same time sustaining a viable library service. Any future vision for the library should ensure the library remains a key part of the community in Church Stretton. This would include strengthening links with all key partners within the town, working towards local priorities as well as wider library service aims. Church Stretton library provision will remain within the overall Shropshire Libraries network, with ongoing support from Shropshire Council in the form of library IT systems, stock and professional librarian input. Like most other libraries Church Stretton library is facing challenges to many of its traditional functions. Future provision would recognise this and will take advantage of the many new opportunities that are emerging. This would include digital opportunities and making creative use of free Wi-Fi.There are also opportunities related to the growing role of libraries as a source of information and activity related to Health and Well-being. National funding for libraries from Arts Council England also presents new opportunities for creative arts projects and partnerships, to add to the already vibrant cultural offer that is driven by the library. The library is staffed by a staff group employed by Shropshire Council and applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006 ('TUPE') will apply to this contract. Also compliance with the provisions The Best Value Authorities Staff Transfers (Pensions) Direction 2007, in relation to the Local Government Pension Scheme (as administered by Shropshire County Pension Fund) will also be required. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice about the practicality of these regulations Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c98c7ff-106c-4f5c-8f76-bfb3c1cf80cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc03efa4-4f8f-4aec-abfd-cba6f08e08ae
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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