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title: "Operation of York's Library Service"
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# Operation of York's Library Service

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c7b0a47-bba9-48b1-bbcb-a4a977d40043

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## Summary

The City of York Council is seeking a long-term partner to operate and manage its Library and Archives service under the tender titled "Operation of York's Library Service." This contract is expected to run for 15 years, starting from 1st April 2019, with a potential extension of 5 additional years. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £32 million, with a minimum threshold of £20 million, falling under the category of library and archive services. The open procurement process was published on 13th July 2018, and tenders were to be submitted by 19th October 2018. The service includes operating fourteen static libraries, a mobile library, and a home library service across the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in library services, facility management, and community engagement. Companies that specialise in operating public-facing services, investments in community facilities, or sustainable service provision will find this an excellent fit. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support their involvement while aiming to enhance local library services for the community.

## Notice

City of York Council, is seeking a long term partner to operate and manage its Library and Archives service for a period of 15 years from 1st April 2019, with a possible extension of a further 5 years. This will include the operation, on-going maintenance and potential investment into and/or redevelopment of the Council's existing library facilities. The service provides 14 static libraries (of which one is currently replaced by a temporary dedicated mobile facility due to the emergency closure of the building), 1 reading cafe, 1 mobile library, and a home library service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc5a1fc-a38b-4d65-b427-8fa30fdae9a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,250,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPLORE YORK LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES MUTUAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2019 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc5a1fc-a38b-4d65-b427-8fa30fdae9a1
- 27 Sep 2018 at 12:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382a0519-98f7-4e29-92bb-60f45d59e835
- 13 Jul 2018 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382a0519-98f7-4e29-92bb-60f45d59e835

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc5a1fc-a38b-4d65-b427-8fa30fdae9a1
  19th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382a0519-98f7-4e29-92bb-60f45d59e835
  27th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=884bbfbc-8686-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  YORtender link to Library Procurement
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=8b5ccb67-0518-e911-80f2-005056b64545&p=1c381835-7581-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

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