Award

Home Library Service

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 19:34

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Home Library Service, specifically targeting residents who are unable to visit library branches. The procurement process was completed through a direct award to the Royal Voluntary Service, which has been identified as the sole viable provider due to technical reasons and prior unsuccessful attempts to secure alternative quotes. This service falls under the services procurement category, classified as library services. The contract commenced on 18th October 2025 and is valid through 30th September 2027, with a possible extension up to September 2028, depending on demand and supplier performance. The Council, a sub-central government public authority, facilitated this award and has set specific service user satisfaction metrics to evaluate the performance.

This procurement presents growth opportunities, particularly for large, VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations with expertise in community services and a focus on public service missions. Such entities can potentially leverage their experience in similar service domains to meet the high standards and demands expected by the council. The direct award approach was necessitated by the unique capabilities and local reach required for the Home Library Service, making it an ideal opportunity for organisations demonstrating both capacity and experience in similar sectors. Businesses looking to compete must have a strong localised presence and the ability to deliver high-quality library services efficiently.

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Notice Title

Home Library Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Home Library Service for residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole who are unable to access library branches.

Procurement Information

Attempts to obtain quotes from other providers were unsuccessful. Royal Voluntary Service is the only viable provider with capacity and experience to deliver the Home Library Service locally.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022077-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,105 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£197,105 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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