--- title: "LCC - Library Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4407ab3f-ee6e-454c-b938-597216ce0779" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4407ab3f-ee6e-454c-b938-597216ce0779" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4407ab3f-ee6e-454c-b938-597216ce0779.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4407ab3f-ee6e-454c-b938-597216ce0779.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-02" --- # LCC - Library Services Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4407ab3f-ee6e-454c-b938-597216ce0779 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4407ab3f-ee6e-454c-b938-597216ce0779) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4407ab3f-ee6e-454c-b938-597216ce0779.json) ## Summary Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is re-procuring its Library Services contract and is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced partner to manage these services. This tender, classified under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" and "Other community, social and personal services", is focused on delivering high-quality and accessible library services across Lincolnshire. The contract, commencing on 1st April 2026 and potentially lasting up to ten years, has an estimated value of £80,000,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, utilizing a competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates include a tender period ending on 8th January 2025. The services will be provided in England and may extend to the Greater Lincolnshire region through collaboration with North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in library management, IT services, and community engagement. Companies capable of delivering modern, sustainable, and community-focused library services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement to provide a comprehensive library service, including core library services, community support, and rural services, aligns well with businesses experienced in diverse service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, supported by the competitive procurement method which facilitates open negotiation and potential long-term partnerships with the Council. ## Notice Lincolnshire County Council has circa 5000 employees, working as 'One Council' to deliver on 4 key priorities: - High aspirations - The opportunity to enjoy life to the full - Thriving environments - Good-value council services Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) is re-procuring its Library Services contract and is seeking a partner, that has the knowledge, skills and experience, to run and manage those services on the Council's behalf. LCC has a statutory obligation to provide a comprehensive and efficient library services for all persons who live, work or study in Lincolnshire. The services within the contract will broadly cover the following services: - Core Library Services - Community Library Support Services - Rural Library Services - Contracted Services (Prison and Schools) - Associated IT (hardware and software) The service will need to be: - Modern; providing world-class access to its services both online and through digital technology. - Sustainable; a network of sustainable library buildings offering opportunities for life-long learning and access to information. - Strong; helping communities to help themselves by supporting the continued development of Community Libraries with training, advice and resources. - Engaged; promoting the benefits of reading and learning. - Supportive; providing a range of specialist support to people who have difficulty reaching libraries, including without limitation the Home Library Service and Listening Lincs. The contract shall be for an initial period of Five (5) years commencing 1st April 2026, with option to extend for a further Five (5) years with a total potential duration of Ten (10) years. This will follow a period of transition from the existing provider. To reflect a long-term agreement a maximum value range of PS80,000,000 has been agreed; the Council does not guarantee that this value will be made available over the term and is intended to be indicative at this stage. This opportunity will be run as a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance of the requirements of section 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 This procurement is being structured to allow the Council's key partner authorities in the Greater Lincolnshire region to have the option to enter into a Contract for Library Services with the Service Provider if they should wish too on the basis of this Contract Notice. The Contract will be structured in a form to allow North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council to exercise the option to contract directly with the Service Provider for some or all of the Services and other services delivered by them in exercise of their functions through a Deed of Accession. There are no plans for this to happen currently. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5322c3-2062-498f-8354-95f92d6c1b7b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5322c3-2062-498f-8354-95f92d6c1b7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5322c3-2062-498f-8354-95f92d6c1b7b 2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=86a5f8eb-9e24-ee11-8123-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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