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Home Library Service

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 16:01

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Home Library Service" contract, under the industry category of library services (CPV 92511000). This initiative is intended to provide a home library service for residents who are unable to visit library branches within the region of UKK24. Initiated on 10th October 2025, the procurement was conducted via a direct award method due to a lack of market competition. The Royal Voluntary Service, a large-scale voluntary and community sector enterprise, was identified as the sole viable supplier. The contract period spans from 10th October 2025 to 30th September 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension based on service demand.

This contract presents an opportunity in the library services sector specifically for large-scale VCSEs, particularly due to its direct award nature attributed to technical reasons and limited market competition. Businesses that can offer similar services, or have the capacity to engage as subcontractors to the lead supplier, could find growth potential in this area. The focus on supporting those unable to access library facilities in person underlines a community-centred service model, suggesting opportunities for businesses that leverage technology for remote service delivery. With a gross contract value of £236,526, firms capable of complementing or enhancing the core offerings of the Royal Voluntary Service could consider establishing partnerships or propose value-added services in future bidding rounds.

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Notice Information

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

Lack of market competition. Attempts to obtain quotes from other providers were unsuccessful. RVS is the only viable provider with capacity and experience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064373-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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