Planning

Pre-market Engagement for Library Self Service Solutions

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Aug 2019 at 15:12

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Aug 2019 at 15:06

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Aug 2019 at 14:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre-market Engagement for Library Self Service Solutions". The council aims to enhance its library RFID self-service book issue solutions across 16 public libraries and one satellite library, located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The engagement period will conclude on 2nd September 2019, with the aim of gathering insights from potential suppliers regarding updated kiosks and self-access systems, which would allow patrons to access library services independently during unstaffed hours.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those with expertise in RFID technology and self-service solutions for public sector organisations. Companies that can provide integrated systems for customer self-access and enhance user experience in library services would find this tender advantageous. With Leicester City Council's focus on increasing access and efficiency in public libraries, this initiative presents a significant opportunity for growth within the technology and service provision sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-market Engagement for Library Self Service Solutions

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (the Council) is undertaking a transformation programme to update it's library RFID self-service book issue solution and potentially to provide a customer self-access solution for library buildings. Leicester City Council runs 16 Public Libraries and 1 satellite library. Following the recent Transforming Neighbourhood Services programme many library services have been co-located within larger multi-service centre buildings to deliver efficiencies through bringing services together under one roof. Co-located services may include libraries, community centres and Council Housing service front of house reception. Self-service kiosks running RFID technology have been deployed to enable staff from different services to oversee the library provision in busy multi-service buildings, and to allow library staff to deal with more complex enquiries such as public computer support and signposting for customer service enquiries. The Council is seeking to update it's current RFID self service kiosks and associated equipment to provide up to date equipment and to improve the customer experience. The Council is also interested in the wider options available for the provision of library self-access systems which could provide additional access to library facilities outside of core staffed opening hours. The Council is interested in self-access solutions available from suppliers. Self-access solutions would provide integrated systems to enable registered and inducted library members to access library buildings at specified times using their library card, to manage their own library loans and payments through self-service kiosks, and to be alerted when the library is due to close. It is assumed that CCTV monitoring would form part of the solution to ensure a safe library space during unstaffed hours.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90ca1f3b-03fc-4e83-bbdf-c0c1a518adf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2afe9b5b-f90f-4d80-aa29-f0dfdfd5a564
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pamela Chirara
Contact Email
pamela.chirara@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164543502

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6TH
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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