--- title: "Knowledge Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14caf53b-135e-4e2b-bcd5-5f3195a5e1b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14caf53b-135e-4e2b-bcd5-5f3195a5e1b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14caf53b-135e-4e2b-bcd5-5f3195a5e1b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14caf53b-135e-4e2b-bcd5-5f3195a5e1b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-06" --- # Knowledge Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14caf53b-135e-4e2b-bcd5-5f3195a5e1b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14caf53b-135e-4e2b-bcd5-5f3195a5e1b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14caf53b-135e-4e2b-bcd5-5f3195a5e1b5.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking providers for a contract titled "Knowledge Services" aimed at delivering library services for public health staff and council directorates through an online library service, along with access to BASE Libraries. This open tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 13:00 on 20 March 2019. The contract is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and will span from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2020. The procurement focuses on health and social work services, presenting a significant opportunity for suppliers in this field. This procurement presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in library management services, information technology support for libraries, and health-related service provision. Smaller enterprises and voluntary community services are especially encouraged to participate, as this contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations. Engaging in this tender could foster growth for those aiming to deliver innovative library solutions tailored to the needs of public health organisations. ## Notice The Provider will be expected to run an online library service and to perform library services for Public Health Directorate Staff and Council Directorates including through access to the BASE Libraries. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 13:00 hours on 20 March 2019 Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 13:00 hours on 20 March 2019 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767c439d-1072-4570-b615-dc68c7072fa1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 3DE | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79500000 - Office-support services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79980000 - Subscription services - 79995000 - Library management services - 79995100 - Archiving services - 79995200 - Cataloguing services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2019 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767c439d-1072-4570-b615-dc68c7072fa1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767c439d-1072-4570-b615-dc68c7072fa1 6th March 2019 - 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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