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title: "Research and Analysis to Explore the Service Effectiveness and Sustainability of Community Libraries"
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# Research and Analysis to Explore the Service Effectiveness and Sustainability of Community Libraries

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-765dc62f-f1d5-4192-a250-2621dd271f32

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Research and Analysis to Explore the Service Effectiveness and Sustainability of Community Libraries" was conducted by The Department For Culture Media & Sport, based in London, England. This process belongs to the research and development services industry and is currently in the Award stage. The contract was awarded on 24th October 2016, with a value of £41,385, and the contract period runs from 2nd November 2016 to 31st March 2017. The tender submission deadline was 10th October 2016.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public library systems or community services. Companies that can showcase their ability to analyse service delivery and sustainability could effectively compete for similar future tenders. Furthermore, larger established businesses with a track record in public sector contracts may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and influence in local authority projects.

## Notice

DCMS and the Libraries Taskforce want to ensure that local authorities have access to the most up-to-date and accurate evaluation of delivery options when they consider how they will provide their library services in future. We are therefore commissioning research and analysis to explore the service effectiveness and sustainability of community libraries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0247bf-a854-4ad5-a206-0305ce2b1a7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,385 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,385 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2017 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0247bf-a854-4ad5-a206-0305ce2b1a7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0247bf-a854-4ad5-a206-0305ce2b1a7e
  1st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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