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Provision of Archives Services for HBC Libraries and storage of HBC historic archives storage of

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, United Kingdom, involves the "Provision of Archives Services for HBC Libraries and storage of HBC historic archives." This contract, categorised under library and archive services, was awarded directly without competition under special light-touch regime conditions. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The service is set to be delivered in the UKD71 region, benefiting the local government's infrastructure and community resources.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in library and archive services, ideally those that are proficient in managing and maintaining archival content. Given that the procurement method did not involve competition, businesses with existing relationships or experience with sub-central government public authorities like Halton Borough Council might find similar opportunities advantageous. Cheshire West & Chester, a large-scale supplier, has successfully been awarded the contract, exemplifying the kind of established enterprise that could capitalise on such specialised public service tenders. Businesses aiming to grow in this sector should focus on building their expertise and track record in related services to increase their competitiveness in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Archives Services for HBC Libraries and storage of HBC historic archives storage of

Notice Description

Halton Libraries require an archives service for their users and storage for their historic archives

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055cbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038882-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,891 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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