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title: "Library Self Serve Machines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6deeb69f-36e8-4a90-81fd-0ae70115d324"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-06"
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# Library Self Serve Machines

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6deeb69f-36e8-4a90-81fd-0ae70115d324

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## Summary

Essex County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Library Self Serve Machines," aimed at purchasing 124 self-service machines for libraries across the Essex region in the East of England. The procurement falls under the goods category, classified as library equipment, with a total contract value of £584,730. The procurement method used is selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 4th September 2020, while the contract commenced on 5th October 2020 and will continue until 31st January 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the provision of library equipment and services. Businesses with experience in supplying or maintaining self-service technological solutions or related library services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially leveraging this as a platform for expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

To procure for the out right purchase of 124 self-service machines across the whole library estate within Essex.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9366dd2e-6bbf-466c-b755-e76b9192fa5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £624 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £584,730 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39155100 - Library equipment
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9366dd2e-6bbf-466c-b755-e76b9192fa5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9366dd2e-6bbf-466c-b755-e76b9192fa5b
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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