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title: "Libraries Connected"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70448147-c292-49e9-bc69-16b8e7ce7e3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-11"
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# Libraries Connected

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70448147-c292-49e9-bc69-16b8e7ce7e3c

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the subscription to Libraries Connected, which is an umbrella organisation for all Local Authority Library Services in the UK. The contract was directly awarded with a value of £3,000 and covers services in Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on March 31, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide subscription services to libraries in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Businesses in the services industry category, specifically those offering subscription services, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The direct award method used for this procurement process indicates a streamlined process with limited competition, favouring agile and specialised providers.

## Notice

Subscription to Libraries Connected which is an umbrella organisation for all Local Authority Library Services in the UK. The award is approved, decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe97cf2-5794-4ef8-b745-6514c43ec752 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SOCIETY OF CHIEF LIBRARIANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2023 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe97cf2-5794-4ef8-b745-6514c43ec752

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe97cf2-5794-4ef8-b745-6514c43ec752
  11th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71870&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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