--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1565a17c-a4ca-4eb1-8faf-94b2527c0186" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1565a17c-a4ca-4eb1-8faf-94b2527c0186" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1565a17c-a4ca-4eb1-8faf-94b2527c0186.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1565a17c-a4ca-4eb1-8faf-94b2527c0186.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-10" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1565a17c-a4ca-4eb1-8faf-94b2527c0186 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1565a17c-a4ca-4eb1-8faf-94b2527c0186) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1565a17c-a4ca-4eb1-8faf-94b2527c0186.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking to enhance its public library services through the "Cambridgeshire County Council Libraries Open Access Framework". This procurement focuses on library automation equipment, aiming to facilitate public access to library services beyond regular staffed hours. The procurement method is an open procedure, and this contract is set for a period of 36 months, starting on 1 March 2021, with a potential extension of 12 months. The tender period concluded on 18 November 2020, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £400,000, with a minimum value of £300,000. The service will specifically cater to libraries located in England. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in library automation and access control technologies. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions for enhancing public library accessibility, particularly those experienced in similar frameworks or projects, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to further partnerships and projects within the educational and public services sectors, benefiting businesses looking to expand their services in library and educational technology. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council public library service intends to establish a system for the efficient control of entry to library buildings that allows members of the public to access library services outside of normal library staffed opening times. This is a single supplier framework for 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a67669-8554-463a-a4cb-774881e409d0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | 8 Jul 2019 | | Award date | 10 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £170,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | LGSS ON BEHALF OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30238000 - Library automation equipment ## Release History - 10 Feb 2021 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a67669-8554-463a-a4cb-774881e409d0 - 12 Oct 2020 at 07:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c4240c-d01b-4fb7-b62a-a04b8a362263 - 24 Jun 2019 at 10:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7cb259-0181-4ce4-83ba-c114d62f6166 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a67669-8554-463a-a4cb-774881e409d0 10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c4240c-d01b-4fb7-b62a-a04b8a362263 12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7cb259-0181-4ce4-83ba-c114d62f6166 24th June 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4cee32d8-6096-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0eccd9f3-2c03-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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