Planning

Library distribution and courier services

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 preparing a procurement process for "Library distribution and courier services," aimed at enhancing library services across its consortium of 20 local authorities. This planned tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on postal and telecommunications services. Key details include the anticipated notice date of 7th October 2021 and a delivery region specified as the UK. The legal basis for this tender is aligned with EU regulations, indicating a structured and formal procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly those familiar with library operations or municipal partnerships. Companies that can streamline distribution processes and offer efficient solutions for delivering library resources will be well-positioned to compete. The collaboration among local authorities creates a potential for scalability, making it an attractive prospect for enterprises looking to expand their services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Library distribution and courier services

Notice Description

Library distribution and courier services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Library distribution and courier services The Libraries Consortium is a group of 20 local authorities that share the Library Management System and seek to develop opportunities to realise efficiencies and effectiveness in the delivery of library services. TLC offers access to 7 million titles at the click of a button and membership cards can be used seamlessly in any of the member authorities. Books and other items can be borrowed from 254 branch libraries and returned to any of the member libraries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d5d1
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
Standard
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

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications 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
6 Oct 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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