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GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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22 Jul 2021 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Arts Council England, is for the project titled "GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy," focused on the research consultancy services sector. The tender period concluded on 8 July 2021, and the contract commenced on 9 July 2021, set to run until 31 October 2021. This open procedure procurement seeks to standardise data collection within public libraries across England, highlighting the need for transparent assessment strategy development. The project encompasses delivery across various geographic areas, including the UK and other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in data management and analysis within public sectors. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to standardising operations and improving service delivery in library and archive sectors would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process, potentially resulting in valuable partnerships and enhanced business growth in an underdeveloped area of public service management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Library Assessment Strategy

Notice Description

The public library network in England is made up of 150 library services, each operating with their own distinct resources, capacity and skillsets. There is a huge variation in delivery models, which often comprise services delivered in-person, digitally and through various outreach programmes. Data collection within the public library and archive sectors in England is currently ad-hoc, inconsistent and not particularly transparent. Library services often collect a variety of data but not a lot is known on a service-by-service basis about what is collected or how it is used. Similarly, while there are a number of other sources of data available, such as the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Library Statistics, the DCMS Open Data Project, Libraries Hacked's mobile library data and other more ad-hoc datasets collected by individual library authorities, how this data is utilised varies by service. For example, linking if possible, to the following (this is not an exhaustive list), 1.How data exports are defined and standardised between library services (The DCMS library data schemas work) 2.How combined data can be used to deliver public information across multiple library services. 3.How data can be used to assess and accredit library services. (Libraries Connected accreditation project) Arts Council England is seeking a consultant / consultants to develop an assessment strategy for the public library and archive sectors in England 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a2d136-79fc-4b92-ab64-00db2f30a31f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£32,170 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,170 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL 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
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANKIE WILSON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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