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Libraries Development Plan

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2024 at 15:21

Award Notice
Tender

27 Aug 2024 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has concluded an open procurement process for the Libraries Development Plan, aimed at shaping the service until 2030. This contract falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category, with additional relevance to "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services". The procurement, which began on 27 August 2024, was awarded on 1 October 2024, with the contract commencing on 7 October 2024 and set to end on 31 December 2024. The services are to be delivered in England, ensuring the plan aligns with the Council's vision for the next five years.

For businesses specialising in library services, research, and consultancy, this contract represents a significant opportunity. The planning and consultancy sector, particularly SMEs, will benefit from engaging in such tenders, as indicated by the successful award to Joanne Launder Consulting, a specialist consultant. The open procedure allows diverse participation, encouraging businesses focused on research and development or cultural consultancy to compete and potentially secure significant public sector contracts aiding in their growth. The Council's preference for SME involvement underscores the accessibility of these opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Libraries Development Plan

Notice Description

The Council are seeking support from an external Libraries specialist to produce a Libraries Development Plan to help shape the service over the next 5 years to 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d77172bf-b211-483f-8857-8def447f145d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833f4ee0-83f4-42e5-b2f6-9aa57bc0e8c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural 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 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOANNE LAUNDER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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