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Hampshire Libraries Go Online

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2025 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract to XMA Limited for the "Hampshire Libraries Go Online" project. The contract involves trialling a Google platform to enhance IT access in public libraries across Hampshire, extending the lifespan of current IT equipment. The industry category for this procurement is Internet services, specifically targeting IT access in 40 public libraries within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, which was a direct award through the NHS Shared Business Services framework "Digital Workplace Solutions" (reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411), started on 1st January 2025 and will run until 31st December 2029. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender having been awarded on 13th December 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and platforms, particularly those experienced in developing and implementing public IT access solutions. Large-scale IT service providers that can handle extended contract periods and offer scalable solutions would be ideally suited for such projects. The chosen procurement method ensures that businesses with proven capabilities and a track record of successful frameworks procurement can effectively compete, potentially gaining long-term contracts and enhancing their market presence and growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hampshire Libraries Go Online

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council have awarded a contract to XMA Limited to trial a Google platform for IT access within the public libraries in Hampshire, which will extend the life of the current IT equipment. It is a statutory requirement to provide public IT access. In Hampshire, this is provided via PCs situated in 40 public libraries. If the trial is successful in selected libraries, Hampshire Library Service will be rolled out to the rest of the libraries where IT access is offered. This contract has been awarded by a Direct Award via the NHS Shared Business Services framework 'Digital Workplace Solutions' reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b92da9c9-b387-4936-9c8e-0e090e1770ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a673705-2289-4e8f-beb2-0eaf0baf434f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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