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Home Library Service for Enfield Libraries

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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14 May 2026 at 18:50

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield has progressed to the award stage in its procurement process for the "Home Library Service for Enfield Libraries". This contract has been awarded to the Royal Voluntary Service, a large-scale supplier, under a direct procurement method, specifically designed to operate below the threshold without competition. The primary industry category is services, with a focus on library services classified under CPV code 92511000. This initiative is set to serve housebound residents in the Enfield area, with activities being managed from Enfield's Civic Centre located in the UK region of UKI54. The contract, with a gross value of £90,000, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, having been signed on 31st March 2026.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in service delivery within the public sector or specifically in library management and support services. Companies with capabilities in providing robust volunteer management, logistical coordination, and community engagement strategies would find themselves well-positioned to deliver similar services. The structured procurement approach of direct award provides a streamlined entry point for capable organisations to demonstrate their expertise and expand their footprint in the public service sector, particularly in engaging with public authorities like Enfield and potentially establishing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Home Library Service for Enfield Libraries

Notice Description

The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) is a charity that manages Enfield Libraries Home Library Service. This includes providing us with an RVS Service Manager who manages stock, delivery and volunteers for Enfield's housebound residents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06995b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044654-2026
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
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

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

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