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title: "Library of Things"
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# Library of Things

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78ae4394-7ea6-429e-a7fb-ef0272989469

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## Summary

The Library of Things tender, awarded by capitalEsourcing, is a service procurement opportunity based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 45,000, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period runs from May 7, 2024, to May 7, 2026, with the tender period ending on December 21, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and community service providers, to engage in offering services to support the Library of Things initiative. Businesses in the social and personal services category may find this tender well-suited for their expertise in contributing to community-focused and sustainable projects. For those interested in social impact and sustainability, this tender aligns with values of reducing waste and promoting community engagement through shared resources.

## Notice

The Library of Things is a social enterprise that helps people save money and reduce waste by affordably renting out useful items like Drills, Power Washers, Sewing Machines and so forth. The organisation uses libraries as a hub to allow the local community (and those outside of the community) to click and collect items they had reserved online from the LoT website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee67643-b5a6-44c2-9499-41aa0f5db334 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2024 - 7 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| 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 | LIBRARY OF THINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 May 2024 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee67643-b5a6-44c2-9499-41aa0f5db334

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee67643-b5a6-44c2-9499-41aa0f5db334
  16th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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