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title: "Libraries Connected"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1725a4dd-80f2-4b36-89d8-968873d83608"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-06"
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# Libraries Connected

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1725a4dd-80f2-4b36-89d8-968873d83608

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council awarded a contract for the "Libraries Connected" project, a regional subscription managing the NW and Yorkshire Consortium Library Materials Contract. The contract, valued at £3000 GBP, was directly awarded to The Society of Chief Librarians. The procurement method was Direct award, with a tender period ending on 17th March 2023 and a contract period running from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, and falls under the services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software packages and information systems to engage with the Libraries Connected project initiated by Sheffield City Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project is already in the award stage, interested businesses can explore potential collaborations with the buying organisation to provide services and products related to library management and consortium contracting services.

## Notice

A regional subscription which includes the high-level management of the NW and Yorkshire Consortium Library Materials Contract and facilitates cooperative working across the region to obtain additional discounts and services, share good practice, networking etc. The award is approved, decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a9c61d-5d7b-437c-885d-5085974e1bb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SOCIETY OF CHIEF LIBRARIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a9c61d-5d7b-437c-885d-5085974e1bb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a9c61d-5d7b-437c-885d-5085974e1bb8
  6th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=75934&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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