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TenderAmendment

03 Nov 2021 at 10:58

TenderAmendment

03 Nov 2021 at 10:30

Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by The Arts Council of England for the project titled "Updating MLA Guidance on Controversial Materials in Public Libraries." The tender falls under the research consultancy services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. Initially, the tender deadline was set for 12 November 2021; however, it has been extended to 19 November 2021 at 12:00. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is between £10,000 and £25,000, with the contract period commencing on 29 November 2021 and concluding on 24 January 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) to participate in a significant project that will influence public libraries in the UK. Businesses with expertise in developing guidance material, research consultancy, and understanding controversial subjects within libraries would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance their portfolio but also expand their network and influence within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-London: Updating MLA Guidance on Controversial Materials in Public Libraries

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 November 2021 for the following reason: Tender deadline extended until 19/11/2021 at 12:00(Updating the 2007 MLA Guidance on the Management of Controversial Material in Public Libraries to reflect current requirements.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd0412f4-c23a-4bfa-b1c4-56ca446e8781
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc57714-2e3f-46b6-9c01-fd0d47eced4a
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 24 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP Solutions Limited
Additional Buyers

The Arts Council of England

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Postcode Area
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

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