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CST212 Supply of Support and Maintenance of Library Self-Service Equipment and Additional Services

Derbyshire County Council

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04 Sep 2026 at 17:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council procured support and maintenance services for its existing library self-service kiosks and associated software. The requirement covers software maintenance and repair, together with maintenance and repair of information technology equipment (CPV 72267000 and 50312600). Services are delivered across the East Midlands. The work is a service contract supporting library RFID and self-service equipment already in use, rather than a purchase of new kiosks. The procurement sits within the council’s library technology requirements and is intended to keep the existing self-service estate and related software operational. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, indicating potential relevance to specialist maintenance providers as well as larger technology suppliers.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 17 August 2026 to Bibliotheca Ltd. Derbyshire County Council used a direct award from the ESPO Library Hardware Solutions framework, Lot 1, Library RFID Solutions. The awarded value is £150,000 GBP. The contract period runs from 20 September 2026 to 19 September 2028. The tender submission deadline was 29 June 2026 at 23:59. This was a single service requirement covering support and maintenance for existing library self-service kiosks and associated software. The published outcome identifies Bibliotheca Ltd as the selected supplier. The route was a framework call-off by direct award, rather than an open competition, and the procurement record does not identify separate lots or a competitive evaluation breakdown.

This award shows established demand from Derbyshire County Council for specialist support of library self-service kiosks, RFID solutions and the software and information technology equipment that underpin them. A credible future competitor would need practical capability in maintaining installed library self-service estates, diagnosing kiosk and related equipment faults, supporting associated software, and maintaining reliable service across multiple sites in the East Midlands. Experience with library RFID environments and the ability to take responsibility for existing equipment would be particularly relevant. Suppliers should also be able to operate through the ESPO Library Hardware Solutions framework and meet its requirements for a direct-award call-off. The stated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs indicates that smaller specialist providers may be relevant where they have the required technical capacity and service experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CST212 Supply of Support and Maintenance of Library Self-Service Equipment and Additional Services

Notice Description

Purchase of Support and Maintenance provision for existing Library Self-Service kiosks and associated software Call-off (Direct Award) from ESPO Library Hardware Solutions (350_23), Lot 1 - Library RFID Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afdf05a3-e713-43c0-a420-9daf006a6557
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73da326f-d9e8-4d7f-ad8c-9cd60ed92a70
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2028 2-3 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
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bibliotheca Limited

Further Information

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