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The impact of libraries on employment

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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06 Apr 2020 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England has completed a public procurement process concerning the project titled "The impact of libraries on employment." This initiative falls within the research and development services industry, with a budget of £57,916. It was conducted using an open procurement method, under an open procedure and the procurement period ended on 7th February 2020. The contract period for the awarded tender spans from 2nd March 2020 to 11th September 2020, and it is crucial for potential suppliers to note that the related activities and services are intended for broader community benefit across various delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and community services, particularly those that focus on employability and digital skills development. Suitable competitors may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can showcase their capacity to contribute effectively to community-based initiatives, especially in the context of public libraries. The emphasis on supporting local and national government in demonstrating the impact of library services enhances the potential for innovative proposals that can drive sustainable business growth within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The impact of libraries on employment

Notice Description

Public libraries deliver a variety of activities and interventions designed to increase employability and improve digital skills among their wide range of users. While not all available through every Library service, these include: - Provision of the People's Network which enables free access to the Internet.* - Free Wi-Fi in Libraries. - Business and Intellectual Property Information. - Job Clubs. - Support in accessing Government sites.* - Support in finding verified and verifiable information through all available resources.* - Makerspaces. - Community Learning Spaces, offering a variety of courses aimed at increasing employability. These include Employability Skills, Digital Skills, CV writing and basic literacy and numeracy qualifications. * Those marked with an Asterix are available through every library. A positive example of this is the development of Business and Intellectual Property Centres in Libraries in the UK in partnership with the British Library. The 2019 report Democratising Entrepreneurship indicated that, through this programme of information provision and practical support, an equivalent of 15 businesses per day had been started since 2012, with 55% of these started by women, 31% by those with a black or Asian minority ethnic background and 17% by those declaring a disability. 90% of those businesses were still trading after three years, in comparison with the national average of 60%. With over 3,000 outlets in England, Public Libraries provide communities with safe and neutral spaces where people feel comfortable and are able to ask for help, advice and support. However, Public Library services are funded through Local Authorities and many have felt the impact of austerity. In some cases, alternative delivery models of service have been employed as a cost saving measures. libraries have been closed outright. In the current fiscal climate there is little sign of this trajectory slowing or reducing. Despite this, we believe Public Libraries can support both Local and National government in the delivery of community-based initiatives: they can be part of the solution and not the problem. In order to highlight the value of these interventions to Local and National Government, there is a need for a robust and up-to-date demonstration of impact. We are therefore seeking proposals which will help evidence the breadth of services and activities delivered, their effectiveness, the demographic range of beneficiaries and the sustainability / longevity of benefits conferred.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-937f0b6d-70a3-4ec9-a3bd-272dfa77a0c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58ea89d-58bf-4b3f-b211-4ad5798575bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,916 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,955 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Zobair
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARED INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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