Tender

Framework for the Provision of Out Of Hours Library Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is inviting tenders for a framework to provide out of hours library services. This includes staffing support between 21:30 and 08:30, seven days a week, starting autumn 2024. The tender is categorised under library services, and the main procurement category is services. The tender method is an open procedure with a duration of 1440 days. The deadline for submissions is on 8th July 2024, with the award period starting on the same day.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in library services to bid for a contract with the University of Birmingham. Companies with expertise in providing out of hours library services and staff training in library work, customer service, and IT support would be well-suited to compete. The University aims to engage a supplier who can meet their requirements for skilled and experienced staff to enhance their library services delivery.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Out Of Hours Library Services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham Library Services is seeking the provision of an out of hours library service comprising three (3) members of staff, between the hours of 21:30 and 08:30, seven (7) days per week, commencing autumn 2024 within the Main Library. This equates to 32 weeks of provision per annum to support the Universities library provision. Staff are expected to possess a range of skills and knowledge including: * Trained and experienced in library work * Being customer focussed with good communication and interpersonal skills * Being First Aid and Fire Marshall trained * Having an awareness of the various tools utilised within a library environment e.g. self-service machines * Knowledge of searching library catalogues * Being able to empty self-service return sorter bins, clearing tables and arrange material in numerical and alphabetical sequence * Resetting furniture and the learning environment * Being able to answer simple IT queries

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham Library Services is seeking the provision of an out of hours library service comprising three (3) members of staff, between the hours of 21:30 and 08:30, seven (7) days per week, commencing autumn 2024 within the Main Library. This equates to 32 weeks of provision per annum to support the Universities library provision. Staff are expected to possess a range of skills and knowledge including: * Trained and experienced in library work * Being customer focussed with good communication and interpersonal skills * Being First Aid and Fire Marshall trained * Having an awareness of the various tools utilised within a library environment e.g. self-service machines * Knowledge of searching library catalogues * Being able to empty self-service return sorter bins, clearing tables and arrange material in numerical and alphabetical sequence * Resetting furniture and the learning environment * Being able to answer simple IT queries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017756-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Emma Leach
Contact Email
e.l.leach@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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