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Library of Things project

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has recently completed a procurement process for their "Library of Things project," a community initiative focused on establishing and maintaining Library of Things locations in Gloucester. This initiative falls under the "services" main procurement category, specifically addressing community, social, and personal services. The procurement method for this project was limited competition, conducted below the threshold. The contract was signed on 9 January 2026, with the work officially starting on 19 January 2026. The contract runs until 31 March 2028, with a gross value of £45,000. The supplier awarded for this project is Vision 21, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cheltenham. This project may be of particular interest to businesses operating in the community services sector in the UKK13 region.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses striving to engage with public sector projects, especially those involved in community and social services. Companies specialising in project management, supply chain efficiency, or community engagement can potentially find growth opportunities by replicating such models or by partnering with awarded entities like Vision 21. Small to medium enterprises with innovative solutions for community-driven projects will find similar procurement processes conducive to expanding their portfolio and strengthening ties with local government bodies. With public authorities increasingly outsourcing service-based projects, there is a robust market for inventive approaches that meet community needs while ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency.

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Notice Title

Library of Things project

Notice Description

Establish 2 new Library of Things in the first year and maintain the smooth running of up to 3 Library of Things in the second year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06035f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002106-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.sillence@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISION 21

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