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HCC 02/19 - The Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire - AWARD

SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council has completed a tender process for the Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire, with the contract awarded to Libraries for Life. This procurement process, classified under library services (CPV code 92511000), utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract is valued at £127.5 million and commenced on 1st August 2019, stretching until 31st March 2030. The tender period concluded on 5th March 2019, while the award notice was published on 9th October 2019. The delivery addresses are located in the East of England, specifically Hertfordshire.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for participation in this contract. Businesses specialising in library management, archival services, or cultural services will find this procurement particularly relevant. Such dynamics foster a competitive environment where innovative solutions in library services can lead to sustainable growth for emerging and established companies in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC 02/19 - The Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire - AWARD

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Library Services in Hertfordshire. Successful Supplier: Libraries for Life Contract Notice Number: 2019-OJS029-065022 Award Notice Number: 2019-OJS172-420298

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac4d92e9-02d9-44a0-bd02-20d77d445ee7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f7d47d-8344-42fe-af97-d3ecc36644cb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92510000 - Library and archive services

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,500,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIBRARIES FOR LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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