Award

AT1161 - The provision of Library Services

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 10:00

Tender

08 Aug 2023 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of library services, under the tender title "AT1161 - The provision of Library Services." This contract falls under the services category, specifically within library management services, and is governed by the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. The scope of this tender covers Luton, located within the UKH region. The procurement stage reached completion with the award tagged as active on 16th July 2025. The contract, valued at £21.4 million GBP, was signed on 1st January 2024, with the library services set to commence from 1st February 2024. The open procurement procedure was adopted for this process, emphasising a balance of 70% quality and 30% price criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide library management and operation services, particularly those with the capability to maintain high-quality standards across short and long-term models. Companies in the public service sector, especially those experienced in managing statutory library services, would find this opportunity well-suited to their operations. Luton Council prioritised quality in its evaluation, making it a valuable proposition for businesses focused on delivering exceptional service levels and with a track record in similar public sector projects. Engaging in such opportunities not only supports community development but also enhances the business's portfolio and credibility in the public service domain.

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Notice Title

AT1161 - The provision of Library Services

Notice Description

The provision of a library service is statutory under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964, Luton Council's is looking for a provider who will maintain the quality of the library service through a model that is best able to achieve this in both the short and the long term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a library service is statutory under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964, Luton Council's has appointed a provider who will maintain the quality of the library service through a model that is best able to achieve this in both the short and the long term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03edf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040442-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£21,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sal Rahman
Contact Email
saleha.rahman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582546846

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVE LUTON

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