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title: "Swindon Borough Council Core Library Service - Extended Opening"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fc5d1c1-8883-487c-abd7-798881822a00"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2016-12-05"
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# Swindon Borough Council Core Library Service - Extended Opening

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc5d1c1-8883-487c-abd7-798881822a00

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Swindon Borough Council Core Library Service – Extended Opening," which aims to improve library access by incorporating technology that allows libraries to operate unstaffed. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for library automation equipment, with the tender period closing on 12th January 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2017 and will run until 31st January 2020. The relevant delivery addresses are located within the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in library automation technology, to partner with public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement encourages innovative solutions to enhance library services. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector should consider this opportunity a gateway to long-term partnerships, given the potential for future purchases across multiple libraries in Swindon.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council currently has 15 static and 1 mobile library. Subject to the outcome of Cabinet paper being discussed on 7 Dec 2016, the number of libraries and staffed hours could potentially be reduced to a core library service. SBC is looking at ways to enhance the core service by extending opening beyond staffed hours by using technology that will enable a library to stay open unstaffed for permitted users to obtain services they require as if the library was staffed. The framework may cover any libraries in Swindon borough. It is anticipated that libraries will need the same technology therefore the contract will need to include potential future purchases. More information regarding the proposals can be found at http://ww5.swindon.gov.uk/moderngov/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=285&MId=7424&Ver=4 All tender documents are available in the attachments section on the advert on the South West Portal using the link below: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk DN227228

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bb6222-0d4b-46ed-af50-72a737cead4a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2016 at 08:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bb6222-0d4b-46ed-af50-72a737cead4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bb6222-0d4b-46ed-af50-72a737cead4a
  5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=229306665
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://ww5.swindon.gov.uk/moderngov/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=285&MId=7424&Ver=4

## Provenance

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