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title: "Out of Hours Library Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
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# Out of Hours Library Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12129ff1-3cc2-44cf-9f0a-e6e529252cfb

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## Summary

The University of Kent initiated a procurement process for "Out of Hours Library Services," focusing on security and library services, located in the South East of England. The procurement was completed with the contract awarded on 18 January 2022, and it has a total value of £65,000, covering the contract period from 27 September 2021 to 26 September 2022. The tender period concluded on 13 August 2021, and the evaluation process resulted in the selection of Sight & Sound Security Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the security and library services sectors, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in similar contract processes can help businesses expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in public sector contracts, contributing to potential growth and increased revenue streams.

## Notice

The University sought tenders for out of hours library services. Contract was awarded for Lot 1 - Library Manning Service Ref: PC20_007

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0511cb8a-5078-466f-85d6-b0589063ef26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGHT & SOUND SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0511cb8a-5078-466f-85d6-b0589063ef26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0511cb8a-5078-466f-85d6-b0589063ef26
  28th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

## Provenance

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