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Provision of a Home Library Service for Dorset Council Residents

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2022 at 14:20

Tender

04 Jan 2022 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council has recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of a Home Library Service for Dorset Council Residents" under the industry category of welfare services for the elderly. The contract, valued at £99,895, is part of the council's statutory provision aimed at delivering a range of free library services to residents unable to access local libraries. The contract period runs from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, following a successful tender process that closed on 21 January 2022. The services will be available to individuals residing in their own homes within the administrative area of Dorset Council, including those in sheltered housing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community and welfare services, particularly those that cater to vulnerable groups, such as elderly residents. Companies that focus on home delivery services, literacy programmes, or social care would be well-positioned to collaborate with the Dorset Council or to provide similar services themselves. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly accessible and beneficial for expanding their reach within the local community.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Home Library Service for Dorset Council Residents

Notice Description

As part of its statutory provision, Dorset Library Service provides a range of free services to anyone who lives, works, or studies in Dorset. The Home Library Service is provided to individuals who are unable to access local libraries, who meet the eligibility criteria and wish to have books and other library materials delivered to their homes. It enables such individuals to have access to library materials based on their personal preferences and provides an opportunity for social contact. The Home Library Service is available to individuals living in their own homes, including residents of sheltered housing, within the administrative area of Dorset Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a9e728-b183-4ad0-8267-04607a38438f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

92510000 - Library and archive services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
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
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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