--- title: "Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11bd4a7a-4a78-4257-82fc-6c95692a3265" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11bd4a7a-4a78-4257-82fc-6c95692a3265" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11bd4a7a-4a78-4257-82fc-6c95692a3265.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11bd4a7a-4a78-4257-82fc-6c95692a3265.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-08" --- # Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service. Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11bd4a7a-4a78-4257-82fc-6c95692a3265 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11bd4a7a-4a78-4257-82fc-6c95692a3265) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11bd4a7a-4a78-4257-82fc-6c95692a3265.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of the Home Library Service, delivering materials to residents unable to visit a library due to illness, disability, or frailty. The procurement process, titled "Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service," is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date of Friday 19 April 2024 at 17:00hrs. The Council has set a contract period from 27 May 2024 to 26 May 2027, making it an open procedure below threshold with a contract value of £20,000. The service falls under the services category, and the procurement method being used is via the In-tend e-Tendering System. This tender opportunity would be beneficial for companies providing parcel delivery services or home delivery of provisions. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, could explore this opportunity. The Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal is the platform for registering interest, accessing related documents, and submitting quotations. Although not limited to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in service provision and delivery logistics are well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their business growth prospects in the services sector. ## Notice Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) provides a Home Library Service to customers who cannot visit a library. The service has been in operation for many years. However, we wish to outsource the delivery part of the operation of the Home Library Service. No TUPE will be involved. The Home Library Service delivers a range of materials directly to residents of any age who, because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable to visit their local library. The service is also available to carers who have difficulty accessing the library service due to their caring responsibilities. Currently, it forms part of the Outreach Library Service (OLS), based at Central Library, West Bromwich. Home Library Service staff prepare the items for service users and deliver directly to them. This is a free service. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 19 April 2024 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Sandwell Libraries and Archives - Home Library Service Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) provides a Home Library Service to customers who cannot visit a library. The service has been in operation for many years. However, we wish to outsource the delivery part of the operation of the Home Library Service. No TUPE will be involved. The Home Library Service delivers a range of materials directly to residents of any age who, because of illness, disability or frailty, are unable to visit their local library. The service is also available to carers who have difficulty accessing the library service due to their caring responsibilities. Currently, it forms part of the Outreach Library Service (OLS), based at Central Library, West Bromwich. Home Library Service staff prepare the items for service users and deliver directly to them. This is a free service. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 19 April 2024 at 17:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9267ea32-a455-4bdf-a7a7-4920341abe7c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 26 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 64121200 - Parcel delivery services - 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions ## Release History - 8 Mar 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9267ea32-a455-4bdf-a7a7-4920341abe7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9267ea32-a455-4bdf-a7a7-4920341abe7c 8th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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