Culture Learning and Libraries

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

There are 2 contracts in this contracting process.

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has completed a direct award contract for the "Culture Learning and Libraries" project, falling under the industry category of Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The contract, valued at £23,200,000 (net of VAT), is awarded to Culture, Learning & Libraries (Midlands), trading as Inspire, and will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. The award was made under special consideration to ensure service continuity and avoid technical difficulties associated with changing suppliers. The procurement process adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 using a light-touch procurement regime and involves regions including UKF15 and UKF16 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cultural and library services, particularly those skilled in offering innovative service delivery and management solutions aligned with public sector objectives. Given the direct award nature of the contract, larger businesses or those with experience and capability to maintain current service standards without disruption are well-suited to engage with similar tenders. Moreover, enterprises operating within the areas covered will benefit from partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities to contribute to the seamless continuation of services as stipulated by Nottinghamshire County Council.

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Culture Learning and Libraries

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd July 2025 09:03:15 AM
Contract Summary

Culture Learning and Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire - direct award on substantially the same terms as the current contract. The proposed new contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0516af

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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Awarding Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

prpc@nottscc.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, Loughborough Road

Nottingham

NG2 7QP

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

CULTURE, LEARNING & LIBRARIES (MIDLANDS) TRADING AS INSPIRE

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Culture Learning and Libraries

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

19th May 2025 10:28:39 AM
Contract Summary

Culture, Learning and Library services
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0516af

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

prpc@nottscc.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, Loughborough Road

Nottingham

NG2 7QP

United Kingdom

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Culture Learning and Libraries

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Culture Learning and Libraries

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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