Planning

Library at Home

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jan 2018 at 14:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council is initiating a tender for the "Library at Home" service, aimed at promoting access to library services for vulnerable individuals in Bristol who are unable to visit a library due to health or mobility issues. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published on 25th January 2018. Interested stakeholders should engage by the deadline of 12th February 2018. This project falls under the industry category of library services, specifically focused on acquiring library books, and will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing essential services that improve community access to information and resources. Suppliers and organisations that specialise in outreach, delivery services, and those with experience in catering to vulnerable populations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on enhancing wellbeing and accessibility through library services indicates a commitment to social value, making it an attractive avenue for businesses aligned with these principles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library at Home

Notice Description

Library at Home Service The Bristol Library Service commission and support the delivery of outreach services, including the At Home Library Service which supports those who are unable to physically visit a library; due to their vulnerability, long term health problems, learning needs or mobility issues. The At Home Library Service is also available to those living in long term care. It is important to recognise that people have the right to access a range of activities and opportunities which promote wellbeing, regardless of whether they live in their own home or in a sheltered or residential care setting. The At Home Library Service is available to anyone living in Bristol who cannot otherwise access Library Services. in particular: * People who are unable to get into a local Library, and who may live alone or who are isolated and including people in long term care and in sheltered housing communities * Those who are vulnerable and have long term physical, learning or health needs that prevent them from accessing Library services. * Carers (including young carers) who as a result of their caring responsibilities are unable to access Library facilities. Additional information: The Bristol Library Service commission and support the delivery of outreach services, including the At Home Library Service which supports those who are unable to physically visit a library; due to their vulnerability, long term health problems, learning needs or mobility issues. The At Home Library Service is also available to those living in long term care. It is important to recognise that people have the right to access a range of activities and opportunities which promote wellbeing, regardless of whether they live in their own home or in a sheltered or residential care setting. The At Home Library Service is available to anyone living in Bristol who cannot otherwise access Library Services. in particular: * People who are unable to get into a local Library, and who may live alone or who are isolated and including people in long term care and in sheltered housing communities * Those who are vulnerable and have long term physical, learning or health needs that prevent them from accessing Library services. * Carers (including young carers) who as a result of their caring responsibilities are unable to access Library facilities. The Soft Market Test document is attached to this notice. Please complete the attached document and email your completed response to janet.bremner@bristol.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdc73191-17d2-49b2-ad5d-6f6557291c7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a16a2bf-97b6-4ed3-82c0-5987a3e48e0c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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