--- title: "PH0182-1: Knowledge Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5226d2cc-7c92-4a77-a0ef-1688f6085f22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5226d2cc-7c92-4a77-a0ef-1688f6085f22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5226d2cc-7c92-4a77-a0ef-1688f6085f22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5226d2cc-7c92-4a77-a0ef-1688f6085f22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-29" --- # PH0182-1: Knowledge Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5226d2cc-7c92-4a77-a0ef-1688f6085f22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5226d2cc-7c92-4a77-a0ef-1688f6085f22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5226d2cc-7c92-4a77-a0ef-1688f6085f22.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "PH0182-1: Knowledge Services" project, which falls under the e-learning services industry category. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 19 February 2020 at 13:00 hours. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2023. This opportunity is conducted through an open procedure, and interested suppliers can access the quotation documents via the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal, located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in knowledge management services, particularly those with expertise in online library services and access to extensive digital resources like those offered by the BASE Library Consortium. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process aims to foster diverse suppliers capable of delivering effective educational and training solutions for the Public Health Directorate and Council Directorates. ## Notice Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to procure a Knowledge Management service. The Provider will be expected to run an online library service for the Public Health Directorate Staff and Council Directorates including through access to the BASE Libraries. The Base-Library Consortium, collectively known as BASE, is run via Base-library.nhs.uk which provides access to the services and collections of NHS libraries throughout Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country. BASE members can use all 20 BASE libraries - only needing to join once to access over 90,000 resources. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 19 February 2020 at 13:00 Hours. Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 19 February 2020 at 13:00 Hours. Delivery Notes The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 19 February 2020 at 13:00 Hours. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1907ca59-5518-49e9-998c-35150dbb38f4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2020 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1907ca59-5518-49e9-998c-35150dbb38f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1907ca59-5518-49e9-998c-35150dbb38f4 29th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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