Award

350_19 Library Solutions and Systems (September 2019)

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2019 at 16:15

Tender

30 Sep 2019 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement for a value of £20 million to procure Library Solutions and Systems, specifically targeting Library RFID equipment, self-service technology, and library management systems. This open procedure tender, identified as 350_19, is currently in the Award stage, following its publication on 30th September 2019. The tender submission deadline has closed, with the final date for submission being 15th October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 12th November 2020 and run until 31st October 2021, potentially extendable for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of library automation solutions, including both SME and VCSE entities. Companies that can provide innovative library technology, installation services, maintenance, and associated support are well-positioned to compete. Public bodies across local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services may also benefit from this framework, facilitating expanded market access for successful bidders in the public sector.

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Notice Title

350_19 Library Solutions and Systems (September 2019)

Notice Description

ESPO wish to establish a framework agreement with multiple suppliers for Library RFID equipment, self-service technology (including installation, support and maintenance and associated services) and Library management systems and associated support services. A PIN 2019/s 115-281582 was published on 18.6.19. Tenders were invited for 350_19 Library Solutions and Systems on the eastmidstenders.org e-procurement portal reference DN415386 (sub by 20.9.19). Due to technical issues, a Contract Notice was not placed. To ensure compliance with PCR 2015 27 (4), the invitation to tender is being re-issued, and the clarification log created re-opened. Tenderers that submitted bids on 20.9.19 may resubmit their bids, re-dated with any updates they wish, taking account of all clarifications published. New tenderers welcome. Lot 1A: Library RFIDs - This lot requires suppliers to provide library RFID equipment, software, installation, support and maintenance and training. Including any additional services to help deliver an efficient library solution. Lot 1B: Self Service Technology - This lot requires suppliers to provide self-service technology and hardware to enable the general public to access libraries during non-core hours. Including any additional services to help deliver an efficient library solution. Lot 2: Library Management Systems and Associated Support Services - This lot requires suppliers to provide both a cloud hosted library management system that will enable that will keep a record of all activity and transactions which occur within the library. Suppliers should also be able to provide any associated hardware, installation, support and maintenance and training. Including any associated services to help deliver an efficient library solution. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org,(b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 350_19 d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website Please note: the closing time and date for tender submissions is 12:00 midday, 15/10/2019 Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org,(b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 350_19 d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website Please note: the closing time and date for tender submissions is 12:00 midday, 15/10/2019

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daa538d8-95df-488f-8b64-974cf58c089c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d023a6d-1f8b-4fbf-a7d7-6f9eaafeeab3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

30238000 - Library automation equipment

48160000 - Library software package

48161000 - Library management system

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Food, Communities and Technology Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162944163

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

APPLIED NETWORK SOLUTIONS

BIBLIOTHECA

CIVICA

D-TECH INTERNATIONAL

GOOD WITH DEVICES

P.V. SUPA

PTFS EUROPE

SB ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

SIRSIDYNIX

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