Tender

Blythe Bridge Community Library Management

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is inviting proposals for the management of Blythe Bridge Community Library, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the Library Management Services industry category, with additional references to library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The procurement stage is currently active and in the tender phase, with the process following an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2030.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to shape the community library services to meet local demands. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. This procurement is well-suited for organisations experienced in library management and community engagement, seeking long-term growth through public service provisioning. The project offers a chance to make a significant impact on community cultural services within the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Blythe Bridge Community Library Management

Notice Description

This an invitation to submit a proposal to run Blythe Bridge Community Managed Library, and will give you or your group the opportunity to shape the library to meet the demands of the community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18879ae9-9a50-4df5-b42d-1f9d738a7a02
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79995000 - Library management 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
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Taylor-Grime
Contact Email
paul.taylor-grime@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01785 854510

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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