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title: "Swindon Borough Council Core Library Service - Extended Opening"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6db68820-1723-4112-a9b4-0dc607a9bda7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-07-03"
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# Swindon Borough Council Core Library Service - Extended Opening

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6db68820-1723-4112-a9b4-0dc607a9bda7

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking to enhance its core library services by implementing a contract titled "Swindon Borough Council Core Library Service - Extended Opening" with a total value of £500,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, currently in the award stage. This opportunity is focused on the industry category of library automation equipment and concerns libraries located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 30 June 2017 and is set to conclude on 14 May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in library technology solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide innovative technology to enable libraries to operate outside staffed hours will be especially competitive. The contract's focus on potential future purchases allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with the council for ongoing needs in library automation.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council currently has 15 static and 1 mobile library. Subject to the outcome of Cabinet paper being discussed on 7 Dec 2016, the number of libraries and staffed hours could potentially be reduced to a core library service. SBC is looking at ways to enhance the core service by extending opening beyond staffed hours by using technology that will enable a library to stay open unstaffed for permitted users to obtain services they require as if the library was staffed. The framework may cover any libraries in Swindon borough. It is anticipated that libraries will need the same technology therefore the contract will need to include potential future purchases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1709165-aeb6-4ca2-aa78-6466415d3c9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2017 - 14 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2017 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1709165-aeb6-4ca2-aa78-6466415d3c9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1709165-aeb6-4ca2-aa78-6466415d3c9d
  3rd July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=265911068
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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