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title: "CST212 - Libraries Self-Service, PC Booking and Print Systems Soft Market Testing Exercise"
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# CST212 - Libraries Self-Service, PC Booking and Print Systems Soft Market Testing Exercise

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2780c6be-366a-4d78-8ac9-463c3f30dce8

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "CST212 - Libraries Self-Service, PC Booking and Print Systems Soft Market Testing Exercise." This project falls within the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, excluding furniture and software packages, with additional classifications in software packages and information systems, as well as IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 21st February 2025. The procurement process is valued at £300,000, and the delivery location is England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for suppliers specialising in self-service solutions, PC booking, and print systems, as well as those able to integrate these solutions with existing Library Management Systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in IT services, software development, and support are well-suited to compete for this tender, providing a pathway for business growth through engagement with a reputable local authority like Derbyshire County Council.

## Notice

The Council wishes to hear from suppliers willing to share information about their approach to the provision and maintenance of self-service machines in libraries and/or the supply and maintenance of a PC booking and printing service. The solutions should integrate with the Library Management System where necessary. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bcdfdd72-9fe4-ef11-8134-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a81207e-cc09-4576-a7a8-1f52e724f7b7 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 08:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a81207e-cc09-4576-a7a8-1f52e724f7b7
- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fccc00-6479-47b7-972d-32e4fb1eceb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a81207e-cc09-4576-a7a8-1f52e724f7b7
  7th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fccc00-6479-47b7-972d-32e4fb1eceb2
  6th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bcdfdd72-9fe4-ef11-8134-005056b64545

## Provenance

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