Award

Library Strategy Consultant

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process to appoint a Library Strategy Consultant to aid in the development of a new library strategy, with community focus group engagement. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to library services, and is relevant to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Constellia Public Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 23 May 2025, with the award notice published on 11 June 2025. The contract period commenced on 1 June 2025 and will conclude on 15 February 2026. The procurement used a direct award method, and the total value of the awarded contract amounts to £54,825, against an initial tender valued at £60,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in strategic consultancy, particularly those specialising in community engagement within the library sector. With the procurement being effectively targeted towards SMEs, businesses of similar scale as Constellia Public Ltd may find themselves well-situated to compete in future tenders initiated by Bristol City Council. Companies that are proficient in delivering strategic services within public engagement frameworks could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Library Strategy Consultant

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice: Library Strategy Consultant - External support to facilitate the discussion leading to a new Library Strategy, with focus group engagement with the community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b04f4c2d-fc3e-462a-acda-388cb423daac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cee6f34-a71b-49ae-866a-8551759b6b81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 15 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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