Award

Library Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Jul 2023 at 09:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract for Library Services to Suffolk's Libraries IPS Limited. The procurement involved the direct award of a contract for a period of 10 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 May 2025. The process allowed for public consultation and market engagement in preparation for the planned procurement expected to commence during April 2024. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method was a limited one using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender for Library Services in Suffolk presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the services industry, to engage in providing physical and digital resources to people living and working in Suffolk. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender well-suited for growth due to its scale and service-oriented nature. The awarded contract, valued at £5,535,000 GBP, aims to enhance library services accessibility across 45 static locations and through mobile library services, signifying a potential for business expansion and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Library Services

Notice Description

Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations plus mobile library services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award of a contract for a period of 10 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 May 2025 to allow for public consultation and market engagement in preparation for the planned procurement expected to commence during April 2024. The contract is for library services (provision of physical and digital resources) for people living and working in Suffolk.

Procurement Information

Direct award of a contract for a period of 10 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 May 2025 to allow for public consultation and market engagement in preparation for the planned procurement expected to commence during April 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eb21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021939-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,535,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Glanville
Contact Email
gillian.glanville@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK'S LIBRARIES IPS

Further Information

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