Tender

Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2021 at 10:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford," an initiative designed to assist residents who are unable to access libraries personally or need support due to caregiving responsibilities. This tender, classified under "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV: 98000000), is currently in the active Tender stage, with proposals due by 12 March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2023. The total contract value is set at £55,000, with a minimum value of £27,500, and will be awarded through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services or community engagement. Businesses that can demonstrate a capacity to recruit and manage volunteers, provide friendly and confidential service delivery, and meet the logistical demands of delivering library resources to clients' homes will be particularly well-suited to compete. This service aims to enhance community support and could be a valuable contract for organisations focused on improving accessibility to library services in Trafford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford

Notice Description

Trafford Council wish to invite providers to express their interest for the provision of Home Library Service in Trafford. Background to the requirement: The Home Library Service is for any resident of Trafford who; 1. Is physically unable to get to a Trafford library and has no one to help them do so 2. Can get to a library but cannot carry books/items home 3. Is a carer and is unable to visit libraries due to limited time as a result of their caring responsibilities. The Requirements: 1. Having a named person who will liaise with Access Trafford to operate the Home Library Service 2. Recruiting volunteers to visit clients and deliver items 3. Ensure volunteers have suitable checks in place i.e. DBS checks 4. Delivering books/items to clients' homes normally once every three weeks 5. Selecting, issuing renewing, requesting and returning items for clients 6. Paying volunteers' travelling expenses 7. Undertaking, jointly with Access Trafford, occasional surveys of clients to assess satisfaction 8. Accepting referrals for new clients from Access Trafford and other agencies such as Adult Social Care 9. Offering a friendly approach to clients as well as maintaining confidentiality about any personal information relating to them in accordance with the Data Protection Act 10

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9251e24f-12c5-4bb1-a219-b0b390c71f85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14d45aa-bdc8-4fe8-83f9-694c5051d33e
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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