--- title: "The Libraries Consortium Courier Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a7d308f-4ab6-4e65-9498-dc63a68b1376" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a7d308f-4ab6-4e65-9498-dc63a68b1376" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a7d308f-4ab6-4e65-9498-dc63a68b1376.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a7d308f-4ab6-4e65-9498-dc63a68b1376.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2021-09-20" --- # The Libraries Consortium Courier Services Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a7d308f-4ab6-4e65-9498-dc63a68b1376 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a7d308f-4ab6-4e65-9498-dc63a68b1376) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a7d308f-4ab6-4e65-9498-dc63a68b1376.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lewisham is initiating a procurement process for "The Libraries Consortium Courier Services," targeting the courier services industry. This project is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice set to be communicated on 21 September 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 18 September 2021 and will run until 31 March 2028. This framework agreement aims to enhance the delivery and distribution of library resources among 20 local authorities participating in the Libraries Consortium, thereby ensuring efficient access to library materials across London. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in courier services and logistics, particularly those capable of handling library resources and managing efficient distribution networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a focus on inclusivity within the procurement process. Companies that can offer safe, timely, and efficient transportation solutions for library materials, including books, DVDs, and confidential documents, will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their operations and client base. ## Notice The Libraries Consortium (TLC - formerly the London Libraries Consortium) is a group of 20 local authorities that share the Library Management System and seek to develop opportunities to realise efficiencies and effectiveness in the delivery of library services. TLC offers access to 7 million titles at the click of a button and membership cards can be used seamlessly in any of the member authorities. Books and other items can be borrowed from over 254 branch libraries and returned to any of the member libraries. Lewisham Council is the lead authority that developed a Framework Agreement for the distribution and courier services required by TLC to move books and other items (library resources) from libraries within a participating authority to another participating authority and within the boundaries of each participating authority, enabling customers to easily access and request catalogued materials from across the TLC. The TLC is seeking to procure a Courier Services through a Framework Agreement with a single provider to secure the safe and prompt movement of library stock (books) and other library resources that would fit into a standard crate(s) as requested by the authority (CDs, DVDs, stationery, reports, leaflets, confidential documents etc.) within the individual local authority (internal) libraries and between libraries in the TLC (external). All stock will also be sorted by the Courier Service to ensure stock is delivered to the correct sites. The central exchange depot and suitable crates will be provided by the contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5815d273-dd22-4143-a763-5f5dc09cb47e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM | | Locality | CATFORD | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE6 4RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Lewisham | | Electoral ward | Rushey Green | | Westminster constituency | Lewisham East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services - 92511000 - Library services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2021 at 15:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5815d273-dd22-4143-a763-5f5dc09cb47e - 13 Aug 2021 at 12:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0285177f-1edd-4541-b697-da559a57da5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5815d273-dd22-4143-a763-5f5dc09cb47e 20th September 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0285177f-1edd-4541-b697-da559a57da5a 13th August 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ad370f2e-33fc-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.lewisham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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