Award

Libraries Connected

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Dec 2023 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the subscription to Libraries Connected, which is an umbrella organisation for all Local Authority Library Services in the UK. The contract was directly awarded with a value of £3,000 and covers services in Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on March 31, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide subscription services to libraries in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Businesses in the services industry category, specifically those offering subscription services, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The direct award method used for this procurement process indicates a streamlined process with limited competition, favouring agile and specialised providers.

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Notice Title

Libraries Connected

Notice Description

Subscription to Libraries Connected which is an umbrella organisation for all Local Authority Library Services in the UK. The award is approved, decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70448147-c292-49e9-bc69-16b8e7ce7e3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe97cf2-5794-4ef8-b745-6514c43ec752
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SOCIETY OF CHIEF LIBRARIANS

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