This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

03 Nov 2021 at 11:00

TenderAmendment

03 Nov 2021 at 10:25

Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is currently overseeing a tender titled "GB-London: Updating MLA Guidance for Public Libraries and Archives on a Standard Charge". This opportunity, classified under research consultancy services, is based in London, UK. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions extended to 19th November 2021 at 12:00. The contract is valued at approximately £25,000, with a minimum threshold of £10,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 26th November 2021 and conclude on 24th January 2022. This tender falls under an accelerated negotiated procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as it has been specifically identified as suitable for such economic operators. Businesses with expertise in research consultancy services or those focused on public libraries and archival services would particularly benefit from competing for this contract. The extended timeline also allows potential bidders additional time to prepare their proposals, potentially increasing their competitive edge.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-London: Updating MLA Guidance for Public Libraries and Archives on a Standard Charge

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 November 2021 for the following reason: Tender deadline extended until 19/11/2021 at 12:00(Updating the 2010 MLA guidance Public Libraries, Archives & New Development: A Standard Charge Approach to reflect current circumstances including planning guidance) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0b86c6a-2d4c-41fb-8751-02e0414cb104
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c2cb5-8d6f-4ecc-b9a3-7c0ca4f5e593
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - ACCELERATED_NEGOTIATED
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2021 - 24 Jan 2022 1-6 months
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
BIP Solutions Limited
Additional Buyers

The Arts Council of England

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Postcode Area
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

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