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Libraries Public Network

City of London Corporation

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

08 Jan 2025 at 12:55

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Oct 2023 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Award

27 Oct 2023 at 11:43

Award Notice
Tender

22 May 2023 at 14:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is seeking proposals for the "Libraries Public Network" project. This project falls under the industry category of computer network services and aims to provide a fully managed, secure, and reliable cloud-based network for public libraries. The network will encompass both wired and wireless connections, catering to fixed and flexible workstations as well as user-provided devices across several venues. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 17th October 2023, valued at £418,925. The priority is to procure innovative and cost-effective solutions, with a particular emphasis on flexibility in meeting the needs of the service users throughout the contract's duration.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering computer network services and library management systems. Companies specialising in network infrastructure, public access platforms, and innovative IT solutions will find this project aligns with their expertise. With an open procurement procedure, businesses of all sizes can participate, though the successful bidder should demonstrate a strong capability in delivering high-quality, reliable, and flexible services. Tailoring solutions to enhance service user experiences and provide cost-effective options will be key to gaining a competitive edge in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Libraries Public Network

Notice Description

Fully managed and supported solution that will provide the identified business areas with a fast, cloud based, secure and reliable network which will be delivered both wireless and wired. There is a requirement to have both fixed and flexible workstations at the venues and also to allow customers to bring their own devices which can connect to the network. The City is looking to include innovative approaches and flexibility throughout the lifetime of the contract and welcomes proposals from bidders to provide a cost effective and innovative service. The requirements are summarised as: * Public Access and Staff Desktops/Terminals provision * Wired and Wireless Networking * Internet access across multiple library sites, LMA and potentially SBREC * Printing * An innovative and flexible way of meeting the needs of service users (current service provision is detailed as a foundation on which to build an innovative and flexible future solution within the budget envelope)

Lot Information

Lot 1

To capture existing site conditions and the definition of the survey outputs. To recognise the scale of the survey task ahead and the need to prioritise elements of the deliverables to support ongoing design development. To capture site topography surfaces, site utilities, transport infrastructure, Band A building facades and internal spaces. This phase will also pick up identified zones within the public realm. To capture all Band B building facades and external spaces. This phase will also establish the surrounding site context.

Options: The duration of the contract is 3 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ce46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000497-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

71351810 - Topographical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£418,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of London Corporation
Additional Buyers

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Plowman Craven Limited

Further Information

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