Tender

Out of Hours Library Services

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

29 Jul 2021 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is seeking service providers for its "Out of Hours Library Services" tender, categorised under security services and library services. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 13th August 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 14th August 2021 and will last until 15th August 2021. The project is located in the South East of England, specifically in Canterbury, Kent, and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library or security services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver out of hours services. Competing for this contract may allow these businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their visibility within the public sector, fostering potential growth and future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of Hours Library Services

Notice Description

The University requires out of hours library services. This opportunity is for two lots: Lot 1 - Library Manning Service Lot 2 - Security Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0af9ca7-bb0a-4564-b82f-e3fd9b483e85
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

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
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2021 - 15 Aug 2021 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Paula Chakkar
Contact Email
p.k.chakkar@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1227823061

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

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