Planning

The Libraries Consortium

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Planning

17 Aug 2021 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is leading the planning stage for a tender entitled "The Libraries Consortium", which falls under the courier services category within the services procurement sector. This initiative aims to enhance the delivery of library resources among 20 local authorities in the UK. Key activities will involve facilitating the movement of books and materials between participating libraries, thereby improving customer access to a vast collection of 7 million titles. The future notice date for this procurement is scheduled for 1st October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and distribution services, particularly those equipped to handle logistics related to library resource management. Companies that offer efficient transportation solutions, reliable customer service, and experience with public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete for this procurement. By participating, businesses can contribute to the enhancement of local library services and potentially expand their service offerings across multiple local authority partnerships.

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Notice Title

The Libraries Consortium

Notice Description

Lewisham Council is the lead authority that developed a Framework Agreement for the distribution and courier services required by TLC to move books and other items (library resources) from libraries within a participating authority to another participating authority and within the boundaries of each participating authority, enabling customers to easily access and request catalogued materials from across the TLC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lewisham Council is the lead authority that developed a Framework Agreement for the distribution and courier services required by TLC to move books and other items (library resources) from libraries' within a participating authority to another participating authority and within the boundaries of each participating authority, enabling customers to easily access and request catalogued materials from across the TLC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d5d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020066-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Ms Sorcha Rooney
Contact Email
sorcha.rooney@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 208314

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

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