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title: "21-201 Rotherham New Central Library Space Planning, Design and Furnishing Market Engagement"
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# 21-201 Rotherham New Central Library Space Planning, Design and Furnishing Market Engagement

Buyer: ROTHERHAM MBC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75473d33-77e3-4bef-bcc0-df25690f49c6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Rotherham MBC) revolves around the project titled "21-201 Rotherham New Central Library Space Planning, Design and Furnishing Market Engagement." This project is categorised under library furniture and also involves interior design services, library construction work, and related construction activities. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 14 December 2021. This procurement process is taking place in Rotherham, England, where a budget of £150,000 has been allocated for the upcoming library project, scheduled to commence construction in Spring 2022, with the library expected to open in Summer 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in library furniture supply, interior design, and construction services. Businesses that can offer innovative space planning, design, and furnishing solutions for public library environments would be particularly well-suited to participate. The engagement phase signifies the buyer's intent to gather insights and advice from potential suppliers, enabling businesses to contribute effectively to the development of Rotherham's new central library while positioning themselves for future contracts within the local government framework.

## Notice

Rotherham Council are seeking to engage with experienced suppliers to seek advice and information which will be used to inform the upcoming procurement of the planned new central library provision. The current central library is to be relocated from Riverside House to a new Town Centre location as part of the wider Markets Development Scheme. Plans for the new library are currently in progress, and construction on the overall scheme is due to begin in Spring 2022 with the library due to commence Summer 2023. The Council are looking to ascertain a realistic budget plus any details about what could potentially be offered for the supply of then ew library space planning, design and furnishing; along with any opportunities or risks the Council should be considering prior to procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbdb65d-8d6d-48e4-b51d-060abb371a43 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM MBC |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39155000 - Library furniture
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45212331 - Multimedia library construction work
- 79932000 - Interior design services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 17:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbdb65d-8d6d-48e4-b51d-060abb371a43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbdb65d-8d6d-48e4-b51d-060abb371a43
  16th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d88ff6af-0247-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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