Tender

Framework for the Provision of Out Of Hours Library Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham Library Services is seeking the provision of an out of hours library service comprising three (3) members of staff, between the hours of 21:30 and 08:30, seven (7) days per week, commencing autumn 2024 within the Main Library. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th July 2024. The contract period is from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2028. The procurement falls under the services category, with a main classification of 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff'. The buying organisation is The University of Birmingham, located in Birmingham, England.

This tender opportunity for the provision of out of hours library services at The University of Birmingham presents an ideal chance for businesses specializing in library services or providing personnel services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to participate. The contract offers a long-term opportunity for consistent provision of staffing services and presents a chance for business growth through establishing a partnership with a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Out Of Hours Library Services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham Library Services is seeking the provision of an out of hours library service comprising three (3) members of staff, between the hours of 21:30 and 08:30, seven (7) days per week, commencing autumn 2024 within the Main Library. This equates to 32 weeks of provision per annum to support the Universities library provision. Staff are expected to possess a range of skills and knowledge including: * Trained and experienced in library work * Being customer focussed with good communication and interpersonal skills * Being First Aid and Fire Marshall trained * Having an awareness of the various tools utilised within a library environment e.g. self-service machines * Knowledge of searching library catalogues * Being able to empty self-service return sorter bins, clearing tables and arrange material in numerical and alphabetical sequence * Resetting furniture and the learning environment * Being able to answer simple IT queries Additional services may also be required on an ad-hoc basis and sometimes at short notice. Full details can be found in the tender specifications within the tender opportunity at https://in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham/aspx Additional information: Full details can be found in the tender specifications within the tender opportunity at https://in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham/aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd82c9a7-80e6-4f9e-8139-073cd5a80957
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8e18e2-ba05-4ab0-9b15-e3f0e112b6e7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

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
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Emma Leach
Contact Email
e.l.leach@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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