Planning

Market Engagement for Library Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

23 Feb 2024 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is planning a tender titled "Market Engagement for Library Services" within the services industry category. This procurement aims to provide library services to meet statutory requirements under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 across 45 static locations in Suffolk. Public consultations were held from October 2023 to January 2024 to shape services based on community needs. The future notice date for this tender is set for June 10, 2024.

This tender by Suffolk County Council for library services presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing access to printed and digital resources, reading and digital literacy support, learning and skills development, and cultural enrichment. Companies focused on community outreach and enhancing access to knowledge and creativity are well-suited to compete in this planned procurement process, which is still in the planning stage as of now.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement for Library Services

Notice Description

Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations and community outreach to meet Suffolk County Council's statutory requirements under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of library services in Suffolk from 45 static locations and community outreach to meet the statutory requirements of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964. Services required include access to printed and digital resources to meet the Universal Libraries offer, assisting in reading and digital literacy, learning and skills development, cultural and creative enrichment, helping everyone to achieve their full potential, leading healthier and happier lives, increasing prosperity and building stronger, more resilient communities. Public consultation took place between October 2023 and January 2024 to gather views on community needs, both present and future, with the aim of shaping the services accordingly. The current contract for the provision of Library services will end on 31 May 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043c60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005909-2024
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2024Expired
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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Belinda Godbold
Contact Email
belinda.godbold@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7540671189

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

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