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title: "Self-Serve Solution for St Helens Library Services"
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# Self-Serve Solution for St Helens Library Services

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-686aaf52-5bdc-4a89-9988-383c50c20389

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## Summary

The St Helens Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Self-Serve Solution for St Helens Library Services." This initiative, classified under goods and IT services, aims to establish a self-service library within The World of Glass at Chalon Way East, St Helens, WA10 1BX. The open procurement method is being used, with the tender period ending on 13 February 2020. The total value of the contract is £70,000, and the contract period will run from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2022. The notice for this tender was published on 24 January 2020, and it is currently in the award stage as of 11 March 2020.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in self-service technologies, library automation solutions, and IT support services to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council aims to integrate RFID-enabled self-service kiosks that would enhance the user experience at the library. The project aligns well with companies offering innovative computing and office machinery solutions, making it an ideal fit for those looking to collaborate with a local government entity on a community-driven initiative.

## Notice

St Helens Council is seeking to locate a new library within The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St Helens, WA10 1BX on both the ground and first floors. The site currently accommodates a visitor attraction which celebrates both the Borough's glass heritage and wider social history. The priority is to establish a library within the current building footprint without any significant internal reconfiguration. On the ground floor, the Library will occupy a discrete area (circa 219m2). This space will accommodate a lending library and on the mezzanine level, a computer suite with printing facilities. Space in the building is at a premium and the ambition is to allow for spaces to be reconfigured to allow a variety of uses. St Helens Library Service does not currently have any self-service facilities and is looking to install an RFID-enabled self-service kiosk for St Helens Library users to check out and return books without library staff intervention.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8084680-f8bb-4d49-891d-9b29846611d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 16 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIBLIOTHECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8084680-f8bb-4d49-891d-9b29846611d6
- 24 Jan 2020 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e1a041-9f4c-4c20-8663-78f0f5d1c70a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8084680-f8bb-4d49-891d-9b29846611d6
  11th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e1a041-9f4c-4c20-8663-78f0f5d1c70a
  24th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4baab1a2-c33e-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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