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title: "Home Library Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fd852c3-61f7-4c77-a64f-eab2bec8175e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-12"
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# Home Library Service

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fd852c3-61f7-4c77-a64f-eab2bec8175e

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is seeking to provide a Home Library Service, involving the delivery of library books and audiobooks, along with befriending services for library customers. This procurement process falls within the services industry category, specifically classified under "Library books" (CPV code: 22113000) and related library management services. The open tender period ended on 8 March 2018, with the awarded contract valued at £125,000, set to commence on 17 May 2018 and concluding on 16 May 2023. The services will be performed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could enable organisations, particularly SMEs, to engage in community-focused services, enhancing their growth while contributing to local library initiatives. Businesses offering library management services, volunteer coordination, or delivery logistics may find themselves well-suited to participate. By collaborating with Bristol City Council, these businesses can increase their visibility and establish beneficial relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide delivery of library books and audio books (At Home Service) and befriending services to library customers within their homes through a team of volunteers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d6a773-4f36-4edc-af32-0bcee0751f42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2018 - 16 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE; ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE (KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22113000 - Library books
- 79995000 - Library management services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d6a773-4f36-4edc-af32-0bcee0751f42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d6a773-4f36-4edc-af32-0bcee0751f42
  12th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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