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title: "21-064 Self Services Library Pilot"
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buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 21-064 Self Services Library Pilot

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16a2949a-aa59-4d76-9120-7b8585ec0e1f

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## Summary

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has conducted a public procurement process titled "21-064 Self Services Library Pilot". This procurement falls within the industry category of software packages and information systems and is aimed at self-service library technology. The tender was completed on 14th October 2021 and involves a contract valued at £39,000, which will run from 15th October 2021 to 14th October 2023. This was a selective procurement method, relying on a call-off from a framework agreement under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) for library solutions and self-service technology.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in software development and library technology. Companies that can deliver innovative self-service solutions for libraries would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the specified requirements. The successful contract awardee, Bibliotheca Limited, exemplifies the type of supplier that can thrive in this space, potentially encouraging other suppliers to enter the market with competitive offerings during future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Direct award made on Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), Library Solutions and Self-Service Technology, Lot 1B Self Service Technology, Framework Reference 305_19 for 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de60b75b-02af-4ca6-9ec4-e5326c7c3523 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 14 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de60b75b-02af-4ca6-9ec4-e5326c7c3523

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de60b75b-02af-4ca6-9ec4-e5326c7c3523
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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