Tender

HCC 02/19 - The Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire

SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is conducting a tender for "HCC 02/19 - The Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire". This procurement process, in the services sector, is classified under library services and is part of their strategic initiative to sustain high-quality library offerings matched to community needs. The location for this contract is Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, with the tender submission deadline set for 5th March 2019. Following the selection of a contractor, the contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2019 and run until 30th November 2029. The procurement method is selective, indicating that it follows a restricted procedure as it is above threshold.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in library and archive services, library management, and cultural services. Firms that can demonstrate experience in delivering similar services and have the capability to manage public library provisions will be well-suited to compete. The procurement is particularly approachable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), which can leverage their local knowledge and expertise to offer innovative and community-focused solutions in library management.

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Notice Title

HCC 02/19 - The Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council is a leading library Council. Recognising the vital role that libraries play in communities across the county, it provides high quality library services that enables Hertfordshire citizens to enrich their lives. The Council's 'Inspiring Libraries' strategy articulates its plans for ensuring that it can continue to deliver a high quality library service that is sustainable into the future and remains relevant to the diverse and changing needs of Hertfordshire residents and communities. The Council has invested over ?4 million in library buildings and technology over the last four years, whilst making significant reductions to the library service's revenue budget. Hertfordshire Libraries have a strong record of service delivery and wishes this to continue. The Council is therefore seeking an independent Service Provider to deliver its library services on its behalf in order to maintain and improve the current high level of provision to Hertfordshire residents. Potential Suppliers are asked to note that the Council expects to receive a tender by/or on behalf of the in-house service for this opportunity. Potential Suppliers are referred to the Selection Questionnaire Guidance, within the Procurement Documents for further detail. Please Note The TUPE Staffing Information for this procurement will be provided to those organisations invited to tender. TUPE related information must be treated as protected data in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and must be kept confidential. The Council has prepared Heads of Terms, in draft form, for the Libraries. These documents contain commercially sensitive information by reference to the Council's terms with superior landlords and related rental price information. By clicking on the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree: a) To undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party . b) That under no circumstances will any of the information be disclosed by your organisation or your personnel to any third party without the Council's prior consent in writing. c) That the information supplied will be stored securely and destroyed or returned to the Council, after your Organisation's bid has been submitted or you decide not to proceed with a tender submission. d) That you will indemnify the Council for any losses, arising from your breach or breach by any of your personnel of these confidentiality requirements specified above and data protection requirements in relation to TUPE Staffing Information. e) The requirements above apply whether the supplier uploads a tender response to this procurement or not. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided,... Additional information: Full details can be found at www.supplyhertfordshire.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca4e3af-da4f-4eff-b341-9f4f4eae20a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92510000 - Library and archive services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Nicole McCaffrey (HCC)
Contact Email
nicole.mccaffrey@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01992 588106

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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