Planning

Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project - Soft market testing

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

04 Oct 2024 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is in the planning stage for the "Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project - Soft market testing." This procurement project aims to acquire new self-service technology for library services, replacing existing technology nearing its end of life. The process falls under the "Library services" industry category and will be located in England, United Kingdom. There is an engagement end date for market testing on 10th October 2024. This initiative is a part of early market engagement to gather insights and not a call for competition.

This soft market testing provides opportunities for businesses in the technology and library services sectors to engage with the Authority early in the procurement process. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to offer innovative self-service solutions. Given that the project seeks new technology to replace obsolete systems, companies specialized in library automation and self-service technologies can explore potential collaborations to shape future procurement specifications and strategies.

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Notice Title

Merton Libraries Self-Service Replacement Project - Soft market testing

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to address the imminent conclusion of our existing contract. This project aims to procure replacement technology as the existing technology draws towards its end of life. The Authority would like to discuss the provision of Self-Service Replacement technology. There are a set of questions at the end of the document that we request responses to. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b347dc2f-6520-45a6-b169-cbfa380d77c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0af6df-7439-47ae-bcbf-a974171b86ad
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Jennifer Alexander
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

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