Tender

Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2023 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is tendering a contract for the provision of the Home Library Service, which delivers materials to residents who cannot visit a library. The procurement stage is currently open, with a closing date set for Friday 29th September 2023 at 15:00. The contract falls under the services category and will have a value of £75,000. The tender is using an open procedure method, and interested businesses can access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal for further details. The contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2026.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the parcel delivery services and home delivery of provisions sectors to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in providing delivery services, particularly to customers with specific needs such as the elderly or individuals with disabilities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council aims to outsource part of its Home Library Service operation, creating a new business opportunity within the public sector for suitable service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service

Notice Description

Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service BRIEF DESCRIPTION Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) provides a Home Library Service to customers who cannot visit a library. The service has been in operation for many years. However, we wish to outsource part of the operation of the Home Library Service. The Home Library Service delivers a range of materials directly to residents of any age who, because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable to visit their local library. The service is also available to carers who have difficulty accessing the library service due to their caring responsibilities. Currently, it forms part of the Outreach Library Service (OLS), based at Central Library, West Bromwich. Home Library Service staff prepare the items for service users and deliver directly to them. This is a free service. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 29 September 2023 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service BRIEF DESCRIPTION Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) provides a Home Library Service to customers who cannot visit a library. The service has been in operation for many years. However, we wish to outsource part of the operation of the Home Library Service. The Home Library Service delivers a range of materials directly to residents of any age who, because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable to visit their local library. The service is also available to carers who have difficulty accessing the library service due to their caring responsibilities. Currently, it forms part of the Outreach Library Service (OLS), based at Central Library, West Bromwich. Home Library Service staff prepare the items for service users and deliver directly to them. This is a free service. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 29 September 2023 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7919c7d-a0e2-4b06-9e25-78645fde31a9
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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