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Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2021 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access," aimed at enhancing library management services within the region. This project encompasses the installation of an access control system in 33 libraries throughout Cambridgeshire, with plans for an additional four libraries over the next three to four years. The procurement is currently in the Award stage and follows an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 9th February 2021 and involves an initial period of 36 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method seeks to establish a singular supplier to streamline contract management and efficiency.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library management services and technology solutions, particularly those capable of implementing entry control systems. Companies that can offer quality solutions alongside competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete, as the award criteria prioritise quality (60%) and price (40%). With a potential total contract value between £170,000 and £400,000, and the assurance of a long-term partnership, this opportunity is particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to grow their footprint in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council public library service intends to establish a system for the efficient control of entry to library buildings that allows members of the public to access library services outside of normal library staffed opening times. We aim to install the system into 33 libraries currently in Cambridgeshire, with a further 4 libraries under development in the next 3 to 4 years. The authority is not splitting this contract into lots as they wish to maintain having a single provider for the purposes of contract management and process efficiencies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cambridgeshire County Council public library service intends to establish a system for the efficient control of entry to library buildings that allows members of the public to access library services outside of normal library staffed opening times. We aim to install the system into 33 libraries currently in Cambridgeshire, with a further 4 libraries under development in the next 3 to 4 years. The authority is not splitting this contract into lots as they wish to maintain having a single provider for of the purposes of contract management and process efficiencies. This framework is open for use by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council only. The Authority proposes to enter into a Framework Agreement for an initial period of 36 months with the preferred provider, with an option to extend for 12 months, making 48 months in total

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0291bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002644-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79995000 - Library management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Tom Clarke
Contact Email
thomas.clarke@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223703537

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIBLIOTHECA

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