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title: "Provision of Self Service Solution (LOT 1) and Self Access Solution (LOT 2)"
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# Provision of Self Service Solution (LOT 1) and Self Access Solution (LOT 2)

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35d13656-90bb-48e4-9209-b14600367b6f

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Provision of Self Service Solution (LOT 1) and Self Access Solution (LOT 2)" aimed at enhancing library services through the implementation of an RFID system across up to 17 library sites within Leicester. This open procurement method allows for participation from all interested suppliers, with the tender period ending on 20th November 2020. The contract is valued at £530,000 and encompasses services classified under the software package and information systems category, with the contract period expected to run from 31st March 2021 to 30th August 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions, library services technology, and RFID systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the Council's focus on innovation and pilot projects for self-service technology. Successful suppliers will not only have the prospect of securing this initial contract but may also benefit from future expansion opportunities should the pilot project prove beneficial in broader library applications.

## Notice

Leicester City Council requires an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system to provide fully accessible library self-service facilities at up to 17 library sites within Leicester City. (LOT1). In addition the Council is aiming to implement and pilot an improved self-access system in two of its neighbourhood libraries. The purpose of this tender exercise is to identify a supplier of such a product, to support a Proof of Concept "(POC)" approach to this technology to allow the Council to determine the benefit of the system selected and subject to capital budget allocations decide whether this is rolled out to other Libraries beyond the initial POC tender (LOT 2). To view the documentation for this opportunity please use the link provided in the Other Information section below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca31ac6-6dc7-4435-893e-206acf859eb2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 30 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £530,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca31ac6-6dc7-4435-893e-206acf859eb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fca31ac6-6dc7-4435-893e-206acf859eb2
  16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ef148f42-a10f-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  To view the documentation for this opportunity please use the link provided

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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