Tender

The Impact of Libraries on Employment

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Tender

22 Jan 2020 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is seeking proposals for the tender titled "The Impact of Libraries on Employment." This procurement process falls under the research and development services industry and is designed to gather evidence on the effectiveness of public libraries in enhancing employability and digital skills. The procurement is in the open tender stage, with submissions due by 7th February 2020. The contract period is slated to start on 28th February 2020 and conclude on 31st August 2020. The total value of the contract is £57,917, with the process being conducted below the threshold for open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in contracts aimed at supporting local communities and enhancing library services. Businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and community development are well-suited to compete, particularly those that can demonstrate the impact of library resources on employment and skills enhancement. As public libraries seek to showcase their value amid funding challenges, successful proposals could lead to expansive projects that further assist local population needs.

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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. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, the procurement documents are available, free of charge, at: https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2900f2ae-f018-4de5-95aa-b93eb1fe4c67
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,917 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Zobair Mehmood
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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