Award

Home Library Service

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:10

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Home Library Service" was initiated by Wolverhampton City Council, a sub-central government public authority located at the Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton. This contract, awarded on 12th December 2025, encompasses library and archive services, aiming to support residents who are unable to visit local libraries due to illness, disability, or other constraints. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, with an active status reflected in the award phase. Key dates include the commencement of the contract period on 1st November 2025, with potential renewals extending until 2029. The service has a broad delivery scope, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, highlighting its significant outreach. The tender process concluded on 10th September 2025, following an open competition held below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the library and digital inclusion sectors, especially those focusing on delivering services to vulnerable communities. The contract awarded to the Wolverhampton Citizens Advice Bureaux highlights the emphasis on inclusive service delivery, supporting businesses that can offer tailored solutions for the library and care sectors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly those recognised as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), are well-suited for this tender, given the criteria prioritising quality alongside price. The open procurement method ensures accessibility for diverse businesses to engage in competitive bidding, fostering business growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

Home Library Service

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council (the Council) has been delivering a home library service for many years. The Home Library Service delivers a range of materials directly to residents (including those within care homes) of any age who, because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable to visit their local library. The service is also available to carers who have difficulty accessing the library service due to their caring responsibilities. The service also supports the home loan scheme, a council digital inclusion scheme, providing devices to those who would benefit from a digital device.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option available for 2 x 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082421-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,396 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,396 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,396 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLVERHAMPTON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX

Further Information

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