--- title: "Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bc653a8-67e0-4a23-847e-6c2cbfd118e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0bc653a8-67e0-4a23-847e-6c2cbfd118e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bc653a8-67e0-4a23-847e-6c2cbfd118e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bc653a8-67e0-4a23-847e-6c2cbfd118e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-08" --- # Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bc653a8-67e0-4a23-847e-6c2cbfd118e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0bc653a8-67e0-4a23-847e-6c2cbfd118e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bc653a8-67e0-4a23-847e-6c2cbfd118e6.json) ## Summary Trafford Council is currently seeking providers for the "Provision of Home Library Service in Trafford" through a selective procurement process using a restricted procedure. This tender is aimed at facilitating library services for residents who are physically unable to access libraries on their own. The tender was published on 8th February 2019, and interested bidders must submit their proposals by the deadline of 1st March 2019. The estimated contract value is £27,500, and the anticipated contract period will commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2020. The service will primarily be delivered in the North West region of England, specifically in Trafford. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on social services, particularly those involved in community support initiatives. Companies that have experience with volunteer coordination, community engagement, or delivering social services will find this project particularly suitable. By participating, bidders can contribute to enhancing community services while expanding their business footprint within the public sector, particularly in fulfilling the specialised needs of vulnerable populations in Trafford. ## Notice Trafford Council wish to invite providers to express their interest for the provision of Home Library Service in Trafford. Background to the requirement: The Home Library Service is for any resident of Trafford who; 1. Is physically unable to get to a Trafford library and has no one to help them do so 2. Can get to a library but cannot carry books/items home 3. Is a carer and is unable to visit libraries due to limited time as a result of their caring responsibilities. The Requirements: 1. Having a named person who will liaise with Access Trafford to operate the Home Library Service 2. Recruiting volunteers to visit clients and deliver items 3. Ensure volunteers have suitable checks in place i.e. DBS checks 4. Delivering books/items to clients' homes normally once every three weeks 5. Selecting, issuing renewing, requesting and returning items for clients 6. Paying volunteers' travelling expenses 7. Undertaking, jointly with Access Trafford, occasional surveys of clients to assess satisfaction 8. Accepting referrals for new clients from Access Trafford and other agencies such as Adult Social Care 9. Offering a friendly approach to clients as well as maintaining confidentiality about any personal information relating to them in accordance with the Data Protection Act 10. Providing some social contact when able to spend some time with the clients 11. Indemnify and keep indemnified Trafford Council from and against any and all loss, damage or liability suffered and legal costs incurred by the Council resulting from a breach of this agreement by the provider including; * Any act, neglect or default of their employees or agents * Breaches in respect of any matter arising from the supply of the service resulting in any successful claim by a third party. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2184770a-cc84-48cc-abbb-06acf7366a71 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2019 at 20:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2184770a-cc84-48cc-abbb-06acf7366a71 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2184770a-cc84-48cc-abbb-06acf7366a71 8th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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