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Library Management

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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04 Jul 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has completed the procurement process for the management of Blackfen Library, located in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom. This contract is categorised under "Library management services" within the services industry category. The procurement was executed directly, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to New Generation Community Trust. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total value of £37,440.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations involved in community management and library services. Large-scale voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find such engagements particularly beneficial, as demonstrated by the New Generation Community Trust's successful bid. Businesses focused on providing specialised library and community services in the London area are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Library Management

Notice Description

Management of Blackfen Library

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05597c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037582-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£37,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW GENERATION COMMUNITY TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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